17 Rescued, One Severely Injured as CNG Commercial Bus Catches Fire on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway

Panic erupted along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, after a fully loaded Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered commercial bus burst into flames following a reported gas explosion near the Berger Bus Stop and Otedola Bridge axis, inward Alausa.
Swift intervention by personnel of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) and emergency responders prevented a mass casualty tragedy, successfully evacuating 17 occupants—including the driver—from the burning Toyota Hiace bus (registration number EKY 798 YK), which was conveying 18 people from the Mowe-Ibafo corridor toward Lagos.

While 17 passengers escaped unhurt, one male passenger—estimated to be around 45 years old and seated at the rear of the vehicle—sustained severe burn injuries. He was promptly evacuated to the Lagos State Trauma and Emergency Centre, Toll Gate, for urgent medical attention.

“Commercial transport operators, particularly those using CNG-powered vehicles, must carry out regular inspections and ensure their gas storage and delivery systems are properly maintained and comply with prescribed safety standards.”
— Olalekan Bakare-Oki

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