17 rescued after CNG bus catches fire on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway

LASTMA says 17 occupants were rescued after a CNG-powered bus burst into flames on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, leaving one passenger with severe burns.

Seventeen occupants, including the driver, have been rescued after a Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered commercial bus burst into flames on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, the Sahara reporters (LASTMA) has said.

One male passenger seated at the rear sustained severe burns in the incident at Berger Bus Stop, on the Lagos-bound section of the road.

LASTMA’s Director of Public Affairs, Adebayo Taofiq, said the fully loaded Toyota Hiace bus caught fire after a reported gas explosion while travelling from the Mowe-Ibafo axis.

The injured passenger was rushed to the Lagos State Trauma and Emergency Centre, Toll Gate, while firefighters from the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service put out the blaze.

Police from the Ojodu Division secured the scene.

LASTMA General Manager Olalekan Bakare-Oki praised the responders for their swift intervention, which helped save 17 lives.

He urged operators of CNG-powered vehicles to prioritise regular professional inspections, comply strictly with safety standards and properly maintain their gas storage and delivery systems.