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Panic As BRT Bus Bursts Into Flames In Lagos

  • A BRT bus conveying 45 persons suddenly caught fire at Anthony Bus stop, Lagos
  • The bus was drafted to help convey the passengers. After taking off from the Ikorodu terminal, the bus broke down.

Passengers on Monday were seen scampering for safety as a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) bus conveying 45 persons suddenly caught fire close to Anthony Bus Stop, Ikorodu Road, Lagos, causing panic among road users.

As gathered by EKO HOT BLOG the Acting Zonal Coordinator, southwest Zonal Office, (NEMA), Ibrahim Farinloye, who confirmed the development to journalist said the bus was en route TBS Terminal, Lagos Island, when the incident occurred.

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According to him, the bus involved in the incident was drafted to help convey the passengers after taking off from the Ikorodu terminal broke down.

Farinloye noted that all the passengers were rescued unhurt by officials of the emergency response agencies.

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