The N247 towards Amsterdam has been closed due to a bus that is on fire. In addition to fire, there is also a lot of smoke development. The occupants are unharmed, according to the spokesperson for bus company EBS.
The fire raged in a bus from public transport company EBS. According to EBS spokesperson Jasper Vermeer, there is no risk of explosion. According to Vermeer, the fire brigade quickly arrived at the fire.
The fire brigade is currently still extinguishing the fire. The smoke in particular is visible to passing motorists. Due to the fire and the water needed to extinguish the fire, the N247 road near Monnickendam towards Amsterdam and vice versa has been closed.