A fire incident involving a commercial mini-bus popularly called Korope at the Ballet area of Mile 2 on Tuesday has resulted in two casualties, leaving others with varying degrees of burn injuries.

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority disclosed this in a video shared on X on Tuesday.

The post read, “Fire incident at Ballet, Mile 2, a Yellow mini bus caught fire with two casualties and burnt passengers receiving attention.”

Mini bus catches fire in Lagos. Credit: X| whitesandpure

It added that a joint team of first responders, including the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, and the police, was on-site to manage the situation.

“Traffic managed, minimal impact,” the post concluded.

PUNCH Online reported last Monday that a commercial bus caught fire on the Third Mainland Bridge near the University of Lagos Waterfront, causing heavy traffic congestion and leaving six commuters injured.

According to LASTMA, initial findings indicate that the bus reportedly experienced a sudden and catastrophic mechanical failure of its braking system while in transit. (The PUNCH)