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Metal bar flies through windshield, hitting WA school bus driver in the chest

A Northshore School District bus driver, Stewart O’Leary, was injured when a metal bar crashed through his windshield while transporting a high school basketball team on February 7. Despite suffering minor injuries, O’Leary quickly returned to work, showcasing his resilience and humor in the face of danger. The incident underscores the importance of safety measures for school transportation.

Semi-truck catches fire near gas station pumps in Monroe, WA

A semi-truck caught fire in a gas station parking lot in Monroe, Washington, prompting a swift response from Snohomish Regional Fire and Rescue. Firefighters managed to extinguish the flames quickly, preventing runoff from entering nearby drains, while the cause of the fire remains under investigation.