The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) rescued 17 passengers, including a driver, after a Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered commercial bus caught fire following a gas explosion at Berger Bus Stop on the Lagos-bound section of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.
One passenger, however, sustained severe burns in the incident involving a fully loaded Toyota Hiace bus with registration number EKY 798 YK.
The vehicle, which had 18 occupants, was reportedly travelling from the Mowe-Ibafo axis towards Lagos when it suddenly caught fire, triggering panic among passengers and other motorists.
LASTMA personnel swiftly mobilised to the scene and rescued 17 occupants without injury.
The injured passenger, a male seated at the rear of the bus, was evacuated to the Lagos State Trauma and Emergency Centre, Toll Gate, for urgent medical attention.
Officers of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service subsequently extinguished the fire, while personnel of the Ojodu Police Division secured the scene and maintained law and order during the rescue operation.
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👉 JOIN GISTSMATE WHATSAPP CHANNELThe General Manager of LASTMA, Mr Olalekan Bakare-Oki, commended the agency’s personnel for their prompt response, courage and professionalism, which he said helped prevent further casualties.
He said the incident underscored the importance of rapid emergency response, inter-agency collaboration and the deployment of adequately trained personnel in managing road emergencies.
Bakare-Oki urged commercial transport operators, particularly those using CNG-powered vehicles, to ensure regular professional inspections, proper maintenance and strict compliance with safety standards.
He also called for particular attention to the maintenance of gas storage and delivery systems to prevent similar incidents.
The LASTMA boss reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to protecting lives, ensuring smooth traffic movement and strengthening collaboration with emergency response agencies.
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