A Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) bus burst into flames on Saturday morning in Maryland, Lagos State, forcing the driver, the bus conductor and passengers to flee for safety.
The incident occurred while the bus was en route from Ikorodu to CMS.
Eyewitnesses account disclosed that the fire started shortly after smoke began billowing from the driver’s side.
Emergency responders—including officers from the Nigeria Police Force, the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), the Lagos State Fire Service, and local security personnel—later arrived at the scene to put out the fire and ensure safety.
No injuries or casualties were reported.