Traffic & Transit
Richfield School Bus Completely Burns On I-494 In East Metro
There were 20 people on the bus, including 18 kids. No injuries were reported.
MAPLEWOOD, MN — The Minnesota State Patrol is investigating a vehicle fire involving a school bus northbound Highway 494 at Carver Avenue in Maplewood. The preliminary investigation shows there were a total of 20 people on the bus. There are no injuries were reported.
This incident is under investigation.
Richfield school district has an additional bus enroute to transport the 18 kids and coach to their destination.
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School bus fire. All passengers appear to be safe. NB 494 at Carver Ave. in Woodbury. Avoid this area. NB 494 closed. pic.twitter.com/604JxB4cv4
— Twin Cities Traffic (@TwinCities511) January 13, 2020
Chopper 5 flying over 494 in Maplewood where Richfield school bus caught fire. .@MSPPIO State Partol says all students are okay. .@KSTP pic.twitter.com/jcFBpymO1J
— Alan Hoglund (@alanhoglund) January 13, 2020
A viewer sent us this video of a Richfield Middle School bus engulfed in smoke heading east on 494 near Maplewood. The bus was carrying 18 middle schoolers and their coach. No one was hurt. pic.twitter.com/FxyOsmvIgR
— Hannah Flood (@hannahfloodfox9) January 13, 2020
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