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Bomb scare on Greyhound bus headed from Buffalo to Cleveland

Mark Scott
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WBFO News

The travels of a Greyhound bus were interrupted on Friday, when its driver was notified of an onboard bomb threat.Greyhound Spokeswoman Lanesha Gipson said the driver of the bus, traveling from Buffalo to Cleveland, pulled over and evacuated its 35 passengers. Local authorities were called to the scene, and a portion of the Interstate 90 highway was shut down.

"The local authorities spoke to the passengers, searched the bus, and found nothing," said Gipson.

Guru Dhjmal, of Syracuse, and Bhagirath Koirala were taken into custody on accusations of the bomb threat. Charges are pending for the two men.

Gipson said the remaining passengers were taken by a relief bus to their destination.

Avery began his broadcasting career as a disc jockey for WRUB, the University at Buffalo’s student-run radio station.