No injuries have been reported after a public transport bus caught fire in Dubai.
According to the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), the incident took place in Al Karama area.
In an update on Twitter, the RTA confirmed that the fire has been brought under control.
A public transport bus has caught fire in Al Karama area. The fire has been controlled and no injuries reported.#RTA
— RTA (@rta_dubai) September 13, 2020
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