Several killed after bus catches fire in Bangkok

BANGKOK, Oct. 1 (Xinhua) — Several people were killed after a bus carrying passengers caught fire in Thailand’s capital Bangkok on Tuesday, local media reported.
Rescuers were notified at around 12:28 p.m. local time when the bus became engulfed in flames. Initial reports indicated that around 42 passengers were on board the bus, including both preschool students and teachers. ■