No injuries reported after school bus catches fire in Calhoun County

A student transit vehicle ignited Tuesday morning in Calhoun County, officials said. Nobody sustained any harm during the incident.

The vehicle carried no children during the event, according to officials. The driver safely exited the transit vehicle. No injuries have been reported.

We are extremely grateful that everyone is safe. The safety of our students and staff remains our highest priority.

District staff handle transportation operations across Calhoun County routes. Emergency personnel inspect transit vehicles following unexpected roadside events.

No further information has been released by district leadership.