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Double-Decker Tourist Coach Bursts Into Flames Near Athens

February 13, 2021

ATHENS – A double-decker tourist coach burst into flames while on the Athens-Lamia national highway on Saturday.

The 48 passengers on board were able to get off the bus in time when smoke started to appear in the cabin and are now heading to their destination in other buses.

The fire spread and burnt the vehicle before the fire brigade was able to arrive.

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