Passengers escape death as BRT bus catches fire in Lagos

Metro Passengers escape death as BRT bus catches fire in Lagos Published on March 3, 2026 By Sunday Dennis googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1500386953281-8'); }); Passengers aboard a Bus Rapid Transit, BRT, vehicle escaped death on Tuesday after the bus was engulfed by fire while in motion on the Mile 12 Bridge along Ikorodu Road in Lagos. Eyewitness accounts indicated that the incident occurred mid-morning, with the high-capacity bus suddenly bursting into flames during the journey. The passengers were said to have swiftly disembarked and moved to safety before the fire intensified. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1524595905268-5'); }); Emergency personnel from the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, supported by other first responders, arrived promptly at the scene and successfully put out the fire. The charred vehicle was later evacuated from the bridge to ease traffic congestion in the area. As of the time of filing this report, the cause of the fire had not been determined. No injuries or loss of life were recorded in the incident. Don't Miss Kano court sentences two men to death for murder during robbery You may like State Congress: Lagos APC returns Ojelabi as chairman Two fake alcohol dealers jailed 40 years in Lagos Lagos has no pension arrears, retirees remain priority – Sanwo-Olu Lagos NULGE members demand suspension of state president amid EFCC probe Popular photographer, Kola Onifoto dies in Lagos motorcycle crash Fresh cult clash claims two lives in Lagos community

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