Bus on Jerez-Algeciras run bursts into flames

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JEREZ (EP) A bus on the Jerez-Algeciras line burst into flames at about 8.30pm last night. The incident occurred on the A-381, within the municipality of Jerez de la Frontera on Km 14.300 of the road. Fortunately no-one was hurt and some 40 passengers were quickly transferred to another vehicle. Witnesses reported flames coming out "between the motor and the luggage compartment". The alert came in to the 112 emergency number at 20.25, setting the emergency protocol into action. National Police, Guardia Civil, Bomberos and Ambulance services were at the scene shortly afterwards.