CNG Bus Explosion Rocks Kaduna Terminus, Raises Safety Concerns

CNG Bus Explosion Rocks Kaduna Terminus, Raises Safety Concerns

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TopeOfLagos in General April 5, 2026, 1:33 pm

The bus was severely damaged following a sudden explosion at the Lagos Garage Terminus in Mando area of Kaduna State.   A luxury bus powered by compressed natural gas (CNG) and operated by a transport company, was severely damaged following a sudden explosion at the Lagos Garage Terminus in Mando area of Kaduna State. Advertisement googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display("div-gpt-ad-1672569656851-0"); }); According to eyewitnesses, the incident occurred without warning, leaving the vehicle badly wrecked and debris scattered across the busy transport hub. The loud blast drew immediate attention from commuters, traders, and nearby residents, prompting a swift response from emergency services. Despite the scale of destruction, no casualties have been reported as of the time of filing this report, a development many have described as remarkable given the circumstances. READ ALSO: Gov Sani Engages Investors At London Summit, Signs MoU On Energy Advertisement googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display("div-gpt-ad-1672569913499-0"); }); Officials are yet to confirm the exact cause of the explosion, but preliminary concerns have been raised regarding the safety of CNG-powered vehicles, particularly in Nigeria’s public transportation sector. Regulatory authorities and safety agencies are expected to launch a full investigation into the incident, focusing on maintenance standards, fuel system integrity, and compliance with safety protocols. Join Our Whatsapp Channel To join: Simply click on the link below & turn on notifications to get the latest updates Subscribe to Our Newsletter In This Article: Bus CNG Explosion Kaduna More Stories 17 Wedding Guests Die After Bus Plunges Into River In Zamfara 15 Dead As Sri Lanka Bus Plunges Off Precipice NNPCL Donates 35 CNG Buses To Boost Presidential Gas Initiative /* * * CONFIGURATION VARIABLES: EDIT BEFORE PASTING INTO YOUR WEBPAGE * * / var disqus_shortname = 'channelstelevision'; // Required - Replace example with your forum shortname / * * DON'T EDIT BELOW THIS LINE * * */ (function() { var dsq = document.createElement('script'); dsq.type = 'text/javascript'; dsq.async = true; dsq.src = '//' + disqus_shortname + '.disqus.com/embed.js'; (document.getElementsByTagName('head')[0] || document.getElementsByTagName('body')[0]).appendChild(dsq); })(); Please enable JavaScript to view the comments powered by Disqus.


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