The students and driver were uninjured, but the fire took place close to the school.
(Vevay, Ind.) – All students are safe after a bus fire at Switzerland County Elementary School.
The fire occurred while a bus was parked at the school on Thursday morning.
According to Superintendent Rod Hite, all students and the bus driver safely evacuated the bus.
The fire was contained to the bus and did not spread to the school. However, due to the proximity of the bus to the school, Switzerland County Elementary will be closed today.
During the closure, emergency personnel will inspect and clean up.