Students were safely evacuated from a school bus in Dickson County after a possible mechanical issue prompted an emergency response Thursday.
According to Tennessee City Fire Rescue, crews from Engine 51 came across a Dickson County school bus around 3:30 p.m. with what appeared to be a rear brake fire while returning to the station.
Firefighters quickly assessed the situation and made sure all students were safely evacuated, moving them to a nearby parking lot away from traffic along Highway 70.
Additional support, including a tanker unit, was called in as a precaution. After a thorough inspection using thermal imaging cameras, crews determined there was no active fire.
A replacement bus was brought in by the Dickson County Board of Education to complete the students’ route.
Multiple agencies assisted on scene, including the Dickson County Sheriff’s Office and the Tennessee Highway Patrol.
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