Tour bus blaze on 60 Freeway near Hacienda Heights kills at least one
A tour bus caught fire early Friday on the 60 Freeway near Hacienda Heights, killing at least one person and closing several lanes.
Around 5:38 a.m. Friday, a tour bus ignited on the 60 Freeway at State Route 60 and Azusa Avenue in Hacienda Heights. The fire consumed the rear section of the vehicle, leaving at least one fatality. Emergency crews shut multiple lanes of the freeway, and officials have asked the Los Angeles County Coroner to investigate the scene.
Why it matters
The fatal bus fire disrupts a major commuter route and raises concerns about vehicle safety on California freeways.
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