A BRT bus caught fire in Lagos on Wednesday morning, leaving several passengers injured. The incident occurred in Majidun along Ikorodu Road when the bus suddenly burst into flames while in motion. Passengers quickly evacuated, with some injured while struggling to exit. No lives were lost. Eyewitness Shade Jimoh described it as “like a scene from a horror movie,” with flames coming from the engine compartment...READ FULL; FROM THE SOURCE.
The cause is unknown but believed to be a mechanical fault. Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service received a call at 6:48 am and arrived at the scene by 7:01 am. Official Shakiru Amodu confirmed the situation is under control. The incident has raised concerns about public transportation safety in Lagos.
Key Points
BRT bus catches fire on Ikorodu Road, passengers injured.
No fatalities reported; injured while evacuating.
Eyewitness describes “horror movie” scene as flames erupted.
Cause suspected mechanical fault.
Fire service responds within 13 minutes, situation under control.
A Lagos BRT bus erupts in flames mid-journey, passengers scramble for safety, another scare on the city’s roads, but this time, everyone lived to tell the tale.For more, Read Full; Original.
Sources: Fire Service, Eyewitness Accounts
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