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The alert was given at 9:15 pm and firefighters from three corporations were present at the scene with 20 members and nine vehicles.
A Rede Expressos bus caught fire this Saturday on the A2 motorway, between Almodôvar and São Bartolomeu de Messines.
The alert was given at 9:15 pm. There were between 30 and 40 passengers inside the vehicle, who managed to get out in time, there were no reports of injuries.
The Volunteer Firefighters of Almodôvar, Ourique and São Bartolomeu de Messines are on site, with 20 members supported by nine vehicles.
The highway is conditioned in the north-south direction, with the Circulation to be done only in the left lane.
Work is currently being carried out to remove the vehicle, which was completely destroyed.
