TTC launches investigation into reports of fireworks being set off on buses

A teenage girl has been charged after police say a firework was set off on a public bus in Toronto this week.

Toronto police say the incident took place Tuesday on a TTC bus in the Kingston Road and Guildwood Parkway area.

Authorities say the bus was at full capacity at the time, but there were no injuries.

A 14-year-old girl is scheduled to appear in court in July on a charge of mischief endangering life.

The Toronto Transit Commission says it has launched an investigation into several incidents of fireworks being set off on its buses.

We’ve just learned of two more cases of people being reckless with fireworks on #TTC vehicles today.
That’s 7 incidents in 9 days. Thankfully no injuries.
Reminder: these are illegal acts and we have video.
All will be investigated and prosecuted to the full extent of the law.

— TTC Media Relations 📰🚌🚋🚈 (@TTCNewsroom) May 31, 2023

A video posted online appears to show a teenage boy lighting what looks like a blue and yellow firework with a lighter inside a packed bus, with passengers screaming as they protect their heads and duck for cover.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 31, 2023.