Department Of Corrections Bus Catches Fire Near Choctaw

A Department of Corrections bus caught fire and shut down parts of eastbound Interstate 40 Thursday morning near Choctaw Road.

All lanes have since reopened after being closed for several hours. The passengers were employees and were all evacuated safely.

No one was hurt during the blaze, and the cause of the fire is currently under investigation, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol.

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