IU Indianapolis Basketball Team Escapes Bus Fire Without Injuries

The team’s bus caught fire due to a mechanical issue during their return from a game in Kentucky, destroying personal belongings but sparing lives.

The IU Indianapolis men's basketball team's bus caught fire on Sunday near Lawrenceburg, Indiana, while returning from a game against Northern Kentucky University.
All team members and staff safely evacuated the bus without injuries before it was completely engulfed in flames.
The fire was caused by a mechanical issue, and a replacement bus transported the team back to Indianapolis later that evening.
Photos and videos shared on social media show the bus completely charred, with windows blown out and the roof destroyed.
While no one was harmed, the team lost personal belongings, including gear, wallets, and phones, in the fire.