Overview
- The bus caught fire at the intersection of Calle 20 de Noviembre and Callejón Flamencos and was detected by the C5 surveillance network, triggering an immediate emergency response
- Heroico Cuerpo de Bomberos crews evacuated all passengers safely and extinguished the flames without injuries, but the vehicle was heavily damaged
- Preliminary investigations point to a suspected short circuit as the cause, and authorities cordoned off the area while rerouting traffic via Isabel La Católica
- The Organismo Regulador del Transporte under SEMOVI oversight has engaged COTAXSA to carry out comprehensive fleet inspections and determine any safety or compliance measures
- Videos and photographs of the blaze circulated on social media, drawing heightened public attention to urban transit safety and emergency coordination