Tragedy averted as bus conveying 45 passengers goes up in flames

Tragedy was averted as a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) vehicle caught fire on Monday.

The incident occurred close to Anthony bus stop, Ikorodu Road, Lagos.

The BRT bus was said to be conveying 45 passengers, all of whom fled for their lives and escaped unhurt.

Ibrahim Farinloye, acting zonal coordinator, south west office, NEMA, confirmed the development in a statement issued in Lagos.

Farinloye said the bus was en route TBS Terminal, Lagos Island when the incident occurred about 11am.

He said the bus involved in the incident was drafted to assist in conveying the passengers after the one which took off from the Ikorodu terminal broke down.

He said all the passengers were rescued unhurt by officials of the emergency response agencies.

Farinloye said the agencies included NEMA, police disaster management unit as well as the fire service.