One passenger is in serious buns injury while 17 others narrowly escaped death today after a Compressed Natural Gas CNG bus caught fire n Otedola bridge in Lagos.
The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service which broke the news, said the accident involved a Toyota Hiace bus with registration number EKY 798 YK, which suddenly caught fire while in motion.
It said the CNG bus was conveying 18 passengers from the Mowe-Ibafo axis towards Lagos when it caught fire near Otedola Bridge, inward Alausa, Ojodu Berger, Lagos.
Alausa Fire Station promptly mobilised its response team following a distress call and commenced emergency operations to contain the fire and rescue occupants trapped in the vehicle.
A male adult, estimated to be about 45 years old, sustained severe burn injuries, even as seventeen occupants in all were successfully rescued during the operation,
The injured passenger was subsequently handed over to officials of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) from Ojodu Zone and transported to the Lagos State Accident and Emergency Centre for urgent medical attention.
The fire reportedly caused extensive damage to the commercial vehicle. Meanwhile, Police officers from the Ojodu Police Division were also deployed to the scene to provide security and support the emergency response operation.
Reacting to the incident, the Controller General of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Margaret Abimbola Adeseye, reiterated the need for regular vehicle maintenance, particularly among commercial transport operators.
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She advised motorists to ensure that vehicle electrical systems, fuel connections and other critical components were routinely inspected and maintained by qualified professionals.
Adeseye further urged motorists to remain vigilant, observe appropriate safety precautions and promptly report suspected mechanical or electrical faults to prevent avoidable fire incidents.
The service reaffirmed its commitment to protecting lives and property through prompt emergency response, fire prevention and sustained public safety awareness.
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