There was panic on Thursday morning in Benin City, Edo State, when a Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) powered vehicle exploded at the NIPCO filling station along the Benin-Auchi Expressway.
Videos circulating online show the damaged vehicle as bystanders ran for safety following the loud blast.
Three individuals were reported injured and taken to a private hospital for treatment.
This incident raises concerns about the safety of converting petrol-powered vehicles to CNG, a measure promoted by the Federal Government to lower transportation costs post-fuel subsidy removal.
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