Three persons have been confirmed dead as a bus loaded with petrol exploded in Isolo area of Lagos State.
The accident occurred on Tuesday at about 4:30am.
It was learnt that the bus, said to be coming from Ikorodu, lost its brake on James Oni Street, but eventually crashed at Musiratu Lasisi Street, both in Isolo.
It was said to have rammed into a truck, which impact led to the explosion as a result of the fuel it was conveying.
A lady was suspected to be one of those burnt to death.
The bus was said to be carrying 15 kegs of 50 litres of petrol each.
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