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8 injured in bus fire north of Tillamook

The Columbian
Published: September 13, 2010, 12:00am

TILLAMOOK, Ore. (AP) — Oregon State Police say eight people were taken to hospitals in Tillamook and Portland for injuries suffered Sunday on a tour bus on Highway 101 north of Tillamook.

A 71-year old woman was taken by LifeFlight to Legacy Emanuel Hospital in Portland for burn and smoke inhalation injuries.

Oregon State Police Sgt. Greg Plummer says his agency took the call for assistence just before 4 p.m. near milepost 64.

The Raz Transportation tour bus carring 33 passengers was southbound when its driver saw smoke and flames coming from the front dash area. The bus driver pulled onto the shoulder and stopped.

Police say when the bus door opened, the fire quickly spread inside the bus.

Highway 101 was closed about one hour for emergency and medical response.

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