By our reporter 11.11.2026
A Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered commercial bus exploded and burst into flames while on motion Wednesday along the Lagos Ibadan Express Way.
One passenger suffered severe burn injuries, while 16 others were lucky to escape the burning vehicle. The incident occurred at Berger Bus Lagos-bound, when the bus registered 798 YK, exploded.
Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, general manager, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, said the vehicle was travelling from the Mowe-Ibafo axis to Lagos when it burst into flames after the explosion. He said LASTMA officials arrived at the scene and rescued the passengers.
The passenger who was injured was seated at the rear near where the CNG tank is installed. He was evacuated and rushed to the Lagos State Trauma and Emergency Centre, Toll Gate, for urgent medical attention.
Officers of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service also responded to the incident, deploying firefighting equipment to put out the flames and prevent the fire from spreading further.
“The incident once again underscores the indispensable importance of rapid emergency response, effective inter-agency synergy and the deployment of adequately trained personnel in mitigating the potentially devastating consequences of road-related incidents,” Bakare-Oki said.
He urged CNG powered vehicles operators to regularly ensure regular professional inspections and proper maintenance of their vehicles.