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The #IndyGo bus caught fire near North #Meridian & East 38th streets, many injured, 45-year-old man arrested in US : video

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2 injured after #IndyGo bus catches fire on city’s near north side; 45-year-old man arrested

The bus caught fire near North #Meridian & East 38th streets.

#Indianapolis firefighters are investigating after an IndyGo bus caught fire Wednesday morning on the city’s near north side. An IMPD police report says officers arrested a 45-year-old man at the scene.

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IFD said four people, including the bus driver, were on the bus when it caught fire. Medics took two people to the hospital for minor injuries, but IFD said everyone is expected to be OK.
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The bus driver said he noticed smoke coming from behind him shortly before the bus went up in flames, according to IFD.

IFD says the estimated damage to the bus and shelter will cost approximately $2 million. A spokesperson with IndyGo said witnesses believe one of the passengers started the fire.

Fire investigators confirmed there was no malfunction with the bus or its electrical systems in regards to the fire.