Berlin, NJ – A school bus caught fire on Tuesday afternoon in Berlin, New Jersey, but no injuries were reported thanks to the quick actions of both passersby and first responders. The incident occurred on a privately owned bus, not affiliated with a berlin school district, according to authorities.
Passersby were already assisting two adults and a child from the bus when officers arrived to ensure the vehicle was empty, stated Lt. Joshua Smith of the Berlin Police Department. The bus experienced a notable fluid leak, prompting a response from the Camden County Highway Department, which dispatched a sand truck to contain the spill.
The Berlin Police Department acknowledged the collaborative effort in a Facebook post, thanking fellow first responders and the “Good Samaritans” whose swift intervention prevented any injuries. Members of the Berlin and West Berlin fire departments,along with Berlin Emergency medical Services staff,also responded to the scene.
The bus’s destination was not instantly released. An investigation into the cause of the fire is ongoing.
