A neighborhood in Montigny-sur-Sambre is covered in thick black smoke as a TEC bus ignites into flames.

On Friday morning, a hybrid TEC bus caught fire in Montigny-sur-Sambre, causing thick smoke visible up to ten kilometers away. The firefighters arrived to find several houses affected by the flames. Images captured by Fabian Vanhove were shared with the report. Another picture highlights the followingmath of the incident.


This Friday, shortly before 8 a.m., a hybrid TEC bus suddenly caught fire in Montigny-sur-Sambre. According to our correspondent Fabian Vanhove, the smoke was visible regarding ten kilometers away. When they arrive, the firefighters discover a street covered in thick smoke. About ten houses were reportedly affected by the flames.

Images Fabian Vanhove

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The incident in Montigny-sur-Sambre serves as a stark reminder of the potential dangers of public transportation. Thankfully, no injuries were reported, but the damage caused by the fire is significant. As investigations into the cause of the fire begin, we hope that measures will be taken to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future. Our thoughts go out to those affected by this unfortunate event.

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