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School bus evacuated after smoke billows from engine, deputies say

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CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) -

A bus full of middle schoolers was evacuated after the driver noticed smoke coming from under the hood Thursday afternoon.

The incident was reported around 3:30 p.m. at Highway 127 and Shiloh Church Road, according to the Alexander County Sheriff's Office.

No injuries were reported and the bus was evacuated safely.

The school bus was from West Alexander Middle School. 25 students were on board at the time.

A replacement bus was sent for the nine students who needed a ride home. Parents came and picked up the other children.

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