Bus packed with students catches fire in Gerik, no injuries reported


GERIK: Forty-four students and a bus driver escaped unhurt when the tour bus they were travelling in caught fire at KM39.5 of Jalan Gerik near Tasik Banding here.

A Perak Fire and Rescue Department spokesman said a fire engine and personnel were rushed to the location after receiving an emergency call at 2.05 pm on Saturday (Sept 10).

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