Part of the M7 motorway in Laois was closed on Sunday afternoon as a green bus went on fire.
Portlaoise and Mountrath fire services received the call at approximately
The motorway was closed for a time due to very bad visibility caused by smoke and to allow crews to tackle the fire safely.
No injuries were reported and the road has since re-opened.
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