Bus from De Lijn starts smoking in Ingelmunster, passengers evacuated

A De Lijn bus started smoking in Ingelmunster while heading to Kortrijk, prompting the driver to evacuate all passengers. No injuries were reported. Firefighters arrived but found no fire, suspecting a cooling issue due to coolant on the road. The driver noticed the smoke and acted quickly to ensure passenger safety. A replacement bus was sent for the stranded travelers, who expressed understanding about the delay.

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