VIDEO: bus is completely charred after catching fire on BR-364 in Cuiabá

Images from the scene show a large amount of dark smoke coming from the bus, which was completely charred on the side of the road. A Fire Department vehicle appears behind the vehicle during the service. Because of the closure, a long line of vehicles, made up mainly of trailers, trucks and passenger cars, formed on the highway.

According to Nova Rota do Oeste, the concessionaire responsible for the highway, the vehicle was on the shoulder of the highway when the fire started. The smoke caused by the fire led to the runway being closed.

The Fire Department and a water truck from the dealership were called to control the flames. A rescue team was also at the scene to assist the bus occupants.

There were only the driver and one passenger in the vehicle. The two were not injured and refused medical attention. Initial information indicates that the fire started after a problem with the bus's braking system.

After putting out the fire, teams removed the vehicle from the shoulder and cleaned the road to free up traffic.