Driver forced to evacuate coach on the A6

ALMOST 40 passengers had to vacate a coach last week after the driver smelt burning whilst driving near Quorn.

Firefighters were called to the A6 northbound on Friday (September 8) just after 6.30pm.

A pump from Loughborough Station and a pump from Birstall Station attended the scene.

Police were also in attendance.

Crews inspected the vehicle using a thermal image camera and a hose reel jet was used to cool the vehicle.

The 38 passengers were reported as safe and awaited collection by another coach.