A bus belonging to the El Dorado Water Park company caught fire this Thursday morning at the Imagine detour , in Verón-Punta Cana , La Altagracia province , leaving significant material damage and the driver with serious injuries.

The affected vehicle, a white Toyota bus, was destroyed in approximately 90% of its structure, according to reports from Fire Department units that arrived at the scene to control the emergency.

The incident occurred around 7:44 a.m., prompting a rapid response from emergency crews to the area. The fire was visible from several meters away, causing alarm among drivers and nearby residents.

So far, authorities have not determined the exact cause of the fire. However, preliminary hypotheses include possible mechanical or electrical failures that may have caused the flames in the vehicle.

The bus driver suffered third-degree burns over much of his body. He was treated at the scene by emergency medical personnel, who stabilized him before transporting him to a nearby medical center.

Due to the severity of his injuries, the driver was unable to provide his personal details at the time, and his documents were reportedly lost during the fire, which has hindered his official identification.

Firefighters and rescue teams worked together to extinguish the fire and prevent it from spreading to other vehicles or nearby structures. After several minutes of intervention, they managed to bring the situation under control.

Authorities indicated that investigations will continue to determine the cause of the fire, including a technical inspection of the bus, in order to ascertain whether it was an accident or if there were prior malfunctions.

Meanwhile, the driver remains under specialized medical care, in delicate condition, according to initial reports.

The incident has generated concern among citizens and drivers who travel through the area, highlighting the importance of reinforcing technical inspections of transport units to prevent this type of incident.
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