LASTMA rescues 17 passengers as CNG bus goes up in flames on Lagos-Ibadan expressway

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has rescued 17 passengers, together with a driver, after a Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered industrial bus went up in flames alongside the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.

The Director of Public Affairs and engagement division, Adebayo Taofiq, stated one male passenger sustained extreme burn accidents within the incident, which occurred at Berger Bus Stop on the Lagos-bound part of the expressway.

The 18 occupants of the totally loaded Toyota Hiace bus, with registration quantity EKY 798 YK, had been reportedly travelling from the Mowe-Ibafo axis in direction of Lagos when the automobile instantly caught hearth, throwing passengers and different motorists into panic.

He stated: “LASTMA has rescued 17 passengers, together with a driver, after a Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered industrial bus went up in flames alongside the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.

“The 18 occupants of the fully loaded Toyota Hiace bus, with registration number EKY 798 YK, were reportedly travelling from the Mowe-Ibafo axis towards Lagos when the vehicle suddenly caught fire, throwing passengers and other motorists into panic.”

The LASTMA boss said the necessity for strict compliance with prescribed security requirements, particularly in sustaining fuel storage and supply techniques, to forestall avoidable accidents.

He reaffirmed the company’s dedication to defending lives, making certain clean visitors motion and strengthening collaboration with different emergency response businesses throughout Lagos state.