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Flames engulf school van in Pittsburgh's Beechview neighborhood

PITTSBURGH — A school van caught fire and became engulfed in flames Tuesday afternoon in Pittsburgh’s Beechview neighborhood.

The van fire was reported about 4 p.m. at the intersection of Route 51 and West Warrington Avenue. Officials said that students who had been passengers in the van were moved to a bus.

A Pittsburgh Public Schools spokesperson told Channel 11 News that the van was coming from South Hills 6-8 school.

No injuries were reported.