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Rome, ATAC bus on fire in Largo Telese: cloud of black smoke envelops the area

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An ATAC bus on fire in via Prenestina, near largo Telese. The driver stopped the vehicle and raised the alarm.

Un bus numbers ATTACK on fire today, July 1st, in via Prenestina, near largo Telese, it created moments of fear and discomfort in the area. The timely intervention of the driver, who stopped the vehicle and raised the alarm after noticing the fault, avoided more serious consequences.

Rome, ATAC bus on fire in Largo Telese: the company's note

"While was walking via Prenestina on a bus out of service, therefore without people on board, that was returning to the depot a fire broke out. Atac immediately alerted the fire brigade who intervened. The event had no consequences for the people”.

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it has been communicated that ATAC technicians will carry out all the necessary checks and verifications to clarify the causes of the fire. They will be Conduct detailed vehicle analyses and on the systems involved, in order to precisely identify the origin of the failure and prevent possible future accidents.

Rome, ATAC bus on fire in Largo Telese: black smoke invades the area

Le flames they interested the back of the bus, causing visible damage to the vehicle. The firefighters, local police and staff from the Rome transport company intervened on site, coordinating the emergency operations.

The fire generated a thick blanket of black smoke, which quickly spread, enveloping the surrounding buildings, causing concern among residents and causing traffic slowdowns. Fortunately, no injuries were reported among the passengers or operators involved.