Passengers evacuated from bus

Passengers were asked to evacuate a No 31 bus at Iklin this afternoon after the engine was seen belching thick smoke from its engine compartment.

The incident happened on the Birkirkara Bypass. The bus - a relatively old one which was also used in the old bus service -  had stopped at a bus stop when the incident happned.

People on the scene said there was a strong smell of burning but no fire.

The bus was heading for Bugibba.