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Tour bus catches fire on turnpike

Reported by: WPTV staff
Email: webteam@wptv.com
Last Update: 7/04/2009 3:30 pm
courtesy of WPTV viewer
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HOBE SOUND, FL -- According to Florida Highway Patrol officials, a tour bus caught fire along the Florida's Turnpike Friday.

The fire broke out near mile marker 119 at the Palm Beach/Martin County line.

Two people were on board during the fire. According to the bus driver, the brakes caught fire.

The exact cause of the fire is to be determined by fire investigators.

All lanes of traffic have reopened.


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