Bus driver dies after being set alight by passenger

A bus driver has died after a man threw flammable liquid over him and set him alight. The attack took place at Moorooka in Brisbane and saw 11 passengers escape with minor injuries and smoke inhalation. Police say there's no suggestion the attack was terrorism related. A man is being questioned by police after being arrested at the scene.

Fire and police emergency services at a scene of a fire

A man is believed to have been killed after a bus caught fire in Brisbane's south. (AAP) Source: AAP


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