Panic on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway as CNG Bus Explodes; 17 Rescued, One Injured

​Seventeen commuters narrowly escaped death on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, after a Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered commercial bus exploded and burst into flames at the Berger Bus Stop along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in Lagos State.
​Confirming the incident in a statement, the Director of Public Affairs and Enlightenment at the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), Adebayo Taofiq, said the Toyota Hiace bus was conveying 18 occupants from the Mowe-Ibafo axis into Lagos when a sudden gas explosion engulfed the vehicle.
​The blast sparked panic among passengers and motorists along the busy corridor before LASTMA personnel on duty launched a swift rescue operation, safely evacuating 17 occupants, including the driver.
​However, one male passenger sustained severe burns after being trapped at the rear of the burning vehicle. He was subsequently pulled from the wreckage and rushed to the Lagos State Trauma and Emergency Centre at the Toll Gate for urgent medical care.
​Firefighters from the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service arrived promptly to contain and extinguish the inferno, preventing it from spreading to nearby vehicles, while officers from the Ojodu Police Division secured the area to maintain law and order during the emergency response.
​Reacting to the incident, the General Manager of LASTMA, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, commended his officers for their timely intervention, noting that their rapid response averted what could have been a major tragedy.
​Bakare-Oki advised operators of CNG-powered vehicles to prioritise routine safety inspections, comply with approved regulatory standards, and ensure proper maintenance of their gas systems. He also reiterated LASTMA’s commitment to protecting lives, maintaining smooth traffic flow, and strengthening operational synergy with other emergency responders across Lagos State.