The chattered LAGUS, conveying worshippers coming from the National Deeper Life Retreat on Sunday, caught fire on Otedola Bridge, Berger area of Lagos.
The bus took off from the Deeper Life Conference Centre, Km 42, Lagos-Ibadan Expressway after the end of the four-day retreat.
On Otedola bridge, the bus carrying at least a 100 worshippers was said to have burst into flames as people scamper to safety before the inferno could consume them.
Any eye witness said the bus might have caught fire as a result of over heating.
According to him, several worshipers abandoned their loads and escaped to avoid being burnt in the inferno, saying that there was frantic scampering for safety by the passengers.
Members were said to have gathered at one side of the road singing praises to God, for saving them from being burnt to death after they just left an inspiring retreat, where Pastor Williams Kumuyi of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry prayed for
the for God’s blessings and that they would not die untimely.
Director, Lagos State Fire Service, Rasak Fadipe said his men arrived the scene on time and were able to rescue members and confirmed that life was lost.
A LASEMA official who craved anonymity also confirmed that no life was lost but that the bus burnt completely.
the for God’s blessings and that they would not die untimely.
Director, Lagos State Fire Service, Rasak Fadipe said his men arrived the scene on time and were able to rescue members and confirmed that life was lost.
A LASEMA official who craved anonymity also confirmed that no life was lost but that the bus burnt completely.
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