LASTMA rescues 17 as CNG bus catches fire on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway
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- November 12, 2026
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The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) rescued 17 people on Wednesday after a compressed natural gas-powered commercial bus caught fire following a gas explosion at Berger Bus Stop on the Lagos-bound section of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.
The bus, registration number EKY 798 YK, was carrying 18 occupants, including the driver, from the Mowe-Ibafo axis toward Lagos when it burst into flames.
LASTMA officers quickly evacuated 17 passengers, including the driver, without injury. One male passenger seated at the rear sustained severe burns and was taken to the Lagos State Trauma and Emergency Centre at Toll Gate for treatment.Officers from the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service extinguished the blaze and prevented it from spreading.
Personnel from the Ojodu Police Division secured the scene and maintained order during the rescue and firefighting operations.
LASTMA General Manager Olalekan Bakare-Oki praised his officers for their swift response and highlighted the value of coordinated emergency action and inter-agency cooperation. He urged commercial operators running CNG vehicles to carry out regular professional inspections, follow safety standards, and properly maintain gas storage and delivery systems.
Bakare-Oki reaffirmed LASTMA’s commitment to protecting lives and keeping traffic moving while working closely with other emergency agencies across the state. He also thanked the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service and the Nigeria Police Force for their support.
