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DEVELOPINGCrime & Accidents · Lagos

CNG bus explodes on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, 17 rescued and one injured

Updated 17:58 WAT, · first published 11 Nov 2026, 14:22 WAT · 9 outlets reporting

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A Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) powered commercial bus burst into flames at Berger Bus Stop on the Lagos-bound section of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, according to the Daily Post. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority rescued 17 passengers, including the driver, while one male passenger sustained severe burn injuries, reported the Whistler. Vanguard and Punch both noted that the bus, a Hiace with registration EKY 798 YK, was fully loaded at the time of the explosion.

What we know

  • CNG-powered Hiace bus (EKY 798 YK) exploded at Berger Bus Stop on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway
  • 17 passengers rescued unhurt, one passenger severely burned
  • Incident reported by Daily Post, The Whistler, Vanguard and Punch
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Sources

  1. Report by Daily Post – Daily Post,
  2. Report by The Whistler – The Whistler,
  3. Report by Vanguard – Vanguard,
  4. Report by Nigerian Tribune – Nigerian Tribune,
  5. Report by Punch – Punch,
  6. Report by The Sun – The Sun,
  7. Report by Daily Trust – Daily Trust,
  8. Report by Leadership – Leadership,
  9. Report by The Eagle Online – The Eagle Online,

Updates

  • – Now also reported by Leadership, The Eagle Online
  • – Now also reported by Daily Trust
  • – Summary updated with new reporting
  • – Now also reported by Nigerian Tribune, The Sun
  • – Story published - 4 outlets

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