Date: June 7, 2025
In what could have ended in tragedy, Nigerian singer and entertainer Darey Art Alade and his wife, Deola, narrowly escaped a terrifying ordeal after their vehicle suddenly caught fire while in motion on Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos.
The Shocking Incident
On Friday, June 6th, around 4:00 PM, Darey and Deola were driving across one of Lagos’ busiest bridges when their Range Rover SUV unexpectedly caught fire. Eyewitnesses reported that the fire began under the hood and quickly spread, engulfing the car in flames within minutes.
Videos from the scene circulated on social media, showing the vehicle completely ablaze as bystanders attempted to offer help. The couple’s driver acted swiftly, pulling over and ensuring that everyone exited the vehicle safely before it was consumed by fire.
“Lives Cannot Be Replaced” — Deola’s Emotional Statement
After the incident, Deola Art Alade took to Instagram to share their experience and express deep gratitude:
“Yesterday, around 4 pm, our car caught fire on the 3rd Mainland Bridge and burnt to the ground… It was a shocking and painful experience, but we’re incredibly grateful that the driver made it out safely. No lives were lost, and that’s what truly matters.”
She went on to reflect on how fragile life can be and how quickly everything we take for granted can disappear:
“Moments like this remind us how quickly things can change and how unimportant material things become in the face of life itself… Things can be replaced. Lives cannot.”
“We’re choosing to remain thankful to God for protection… Thank you to everyone who stopped to help.”
Emergency Response
Thanks to quick action from the driver and immediate help from good Samaritans, no one was injured. Emergency responders, including firefighters, arrived promptly and managed to extinguish the fire. However, the vehicle was already completely destroyed by the time the flames were put out.
Public Reaction
The incident sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry and among fans, with many flooding social media to send love and well wishes to the couple. Popular blogs and media outlets, including Channels TV, Linda Ikeji Blog, TheCable, and Legit.ng, covered the incident, applauding the couple’s courage and gratitude in the face of danger.
Final Thoughts
This frightening experience is a sobering reminder of how precious life is. In a world obsessed with material things, Darey and Deola’s calm and gratitude in the aftermath of this ordeal is both humbling and inspiring.
As Deola perfectly put it:
“One breath, one prayer, one step at a time.”
Let’s continue to keep them in our prayers and remain thankful for the things that truly matter—our lives, our families, and the grace of being able to walk away from danger unharmed.
