- BRT bus bursts into flames in Lagos Maryland area.
- Emergency teams respond quickly; no casualties confirmed yet.
- Cause of fire unknown as investigations begin.
A Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) bus caught fire on Saturday morning in the Maryland area of Lagos State, causing panic among commuters and residents.
According to reports obtained by Naija News, officers from the Nigeria Police Force, the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, and local security groups swiftly responded to the scene to control the situation.
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EKO HOT BLOG reports that eyewitnesses said the bus, which was travelling from Ikorodu to CMS, suddenly burst into flames while in transit. The cause of the fire remains unclear at the time of this report.
Vanguard reported that emergency services were working to extinguish the blaze and clear traffic congestion in the area. While the incident caused significant disruptions along the busy route, no casualties had been confirmed as of the time of filing this report.
Authorities are yet to issue an official statement on the cause of the fire or the extent of damage to the bus. Investigations are expected to follow as firefighters bring the situation under control.
More updates are expected as the story develops.
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