MARTA bus catches fire near busy Atlanta intersection

ATLANTA — A MARTA bus caught fire near a busy Atlanta intersection Wednesday afternoon.

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It happened on Piedmont Road and Sidney Marcus Boulevard around 3:30 p.m.

A Channel 2 Action News viewer sent a video showing flames shooting out the back of the bus.

News Chopper 2 flew over the scene where MARTA Police blocked the road.

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According to Atlanta Fire and Rescue, there were no occupants on the bus and no injuries.

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