Two killed and eight injured in Lagos minibus fire
A tragic accident occurred along the Okota–Mile 2 corridor in Lagos State, where a commercial bus caught fire, resulting in the deaths of the driver and a passenger. Adebayo Taofiq, spokesperson for the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, confirmed the incident and described it as devastating. The fire broke out after the minibus lost control and overturned due to another vehicle reversing on the main carriageway. Emergency responders quickly arrived at the scene and rescued eight injured passengers.
What happened
- Adebayo Taofiq stated that the accident involved a yellow commercial minibus with nine passengers, including the driver.
- The minibus lost control and overturned after an unidentified private vehicle reversed on the main carriageway, leading to a fire outbreak.
- A five-litre container of petrol inside the bus ignited upon impact, burning the driver and a female passenger beyond recognition.
- LASTMA operatives and other emergency services rescued eight passengers and secured the accident scene.
- Sola Giwa, Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, expressed condolences to the victims' families and urged motorists to avoid dangerous driving practices.
