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KHP: 60 rescued from I-70 tour bus fire in Thomas Co.

photo Kansas Highway Patrol
photo Kansas Highway Patrol

THOMAS COUNTY- Law enforcement and fire officials are investigating the cause of a charter bus fire just before 9a.m. on Monday in Thomas County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported the charter bus was traveling on Interstate 70 just east of Brewster.

The 60 occupants from Purdue University on ski trip are safe.

A bus from Brewster transported them to the Brewster high school. There were 4 buses in the group.

Check Hays Post for additional details as they become available.

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