Driver Injured, 14 Safe as Bus Engulfs in Flames on Onitsha Bridge
In a terrifying incident on the Onitsha Bridge, 14 passengers narrowly escaped death after their bus suddenly caught fire.
The bus was traveling across the popular bridge when flames broke out, leading to a chaotic scene as passengers scrambled to exit the vehicle.
Fortunately, all 14 passengers managed to escape the burning bus, although the driver sustained injuries while trying to help passengers evacuate.
Eyewitnesses reported that the fire spread quickly, leaving the vehicle engulfed in flames before emergency responders arrived.
The driver was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment, while authorities are investigating the cause of the fire.
The incident highlights ongoing concerns about vehicle safety and maintenance, especially on busy routes like the Onitsha Bridge.