Mangawhai school bus fire prompts investigation Parents commend driver for response during incident

Parents of children on a school bus that caught fire are organizing a gift for the driver who helped evacuate 19 students through a side exit when the main doors failed. The incident occurred south of Mangawhai, and the bus was operated by Leabourn Passenger Service. An investigation into the cause of the blaze has been initiated by Ritchies, with no details on the cause currently available. The father of a 13-year-old student praised the driver as a “hero” for his quick actions.

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