BREAKING: Many Causalities As Explosion Rocks Kaduna Motor Park
A massive explosion involving a Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered bus has rocked the Mando Garage Motor Park in Kaduna, leaving at least two luxury travel buses and several other vehicles in ruins.
The incident, which occurred around 4:00 AM on Sunday, sent waves of panic through the transport hub as the force of the blast ripped through the area.
According to reports, preliminary findings indicate that the explosion originated from a CNG-powered bus belonging to Silver Travel & Luxury Bus. The intensity of the blast was so severe that it immediately spread to a second luxury bus parked nearby.
Eyewitnesses at the park described a deafening sound followed by a sudden eruption of flames and thick, black smoke that blanketed the garage.
“The impact of the explosion extended to a second bus and nearby parked vehicles, causing significant damage and panic within the area,” a report on the incident stated.
In addition to the two primary luxury buses destroyed, several smaller vehicles positioned at the side of the park were also caught in the wreckage.
Digital creator Mahmud Ahmad Abubakar, who visited the scene at Mando Garage, shared photos of the charred remains of the vehicles on his Facebook page on Sunday morning. The images show a scene of devastation, with the frames of one of the multi-million naira buses reduced to mangled metal.
“The exact cause of the explosion is yet to be determined; however, possible causes may include gas leakage, cylinder failure, or improper handling of the CNG system,” Abubakar said.
Despite the high-intensity blast and the extensive property damage, no lives were lost in the early morning incident.
The incident raises fresh concerns regarding the safety and maintenance of CNG-powered commercial vehicles, which have become increasingly common in Nigeria’s transport sector.
As of the time of this report, the management of Silver Travel & Luxury Bus has not issued an official statement regarding the loss of its fleet.
