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Student bus on A2 in flames: dramatic evacuation succeeds!
A coach carrying 47 students caught fire on the A2 on June 14, 2025. The fire brigade rescued those involved and prevented anything worse from happening.
Student bus on A2 in flames: dramatic evacuation succeeds!
On June 14, 2025, a dramatic incident occurred on the A2 Südautobahn in the Völkermarkt district when a bus carrying 47 students and several teachers caught fire. The cause of the fire was traced to the coach's alternator. Fortunately, the bus driver managed to contain the flames with a fire extinguisher before the volunteer fire departments from Völkermarkt and Poggersdorf arrived to bring the situation under control. They had to carry out post-extinguishing work and check the area intensively with a thermal imaging camera.
After the incident, the bus was no longer operational, so the students and teachers could be safely transported to the nearest rest stop in fire engines. It was a very serious situation that fortunately ended with no injuries. According to [5min.at](https://www.5min.at/5202506141911/brand-auf-a2-bus-voller-schueler-musste-evakuiert- Werden/), everyone involved was fine.
More fires on the A2
In addition to the incidents on the A2, the Semmering Expressway S6 near Mürzzuschlag was also closed in both directions. An accident blocked the Ganzstein Tunnel, which led to significant traffic disruptions in the region. The bypass was only possible via the Mürzzuschlag area.
Background on causes of fire
The above incidents shed light on the dangers that vehicle fires can pose. According to current statistics on fire damage, technical defects are often one of the main causes of such fires. This illustrates the importance of regular maintenance and inspection of vehicles.
Overall, these incidents on the A2 and S6 show how quickly dangerous situations can develop and the consequences can be significant for both the people affected and the traffic.