Two rescued as helicopter crashes in Lagos

August 1, 2023 Editor 3 NEWS 0

Emergency responders on Tuesday rescued two persons from the helicopter which crashed into a building at Oba Akran Road, Ikeja Area of Lagos State.

 

Mr Ibrahim Farinloye, Territorial Coordinator, National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) confirmed the incident to newsmen in Lagos.

 

Farinloye said that the occupants of the helicopter included two crew members and two white men.

 

The responders said they would provide further information on the incident.

Meanwhile, the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB), has confirmed the incident.
Mr Tunji Oketumbi, Public Affairs, General Manager, NSIB confirmed the accident in a telephone interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Lagos
According to an eyewitness, the incident happened at about 3.30pm.
NAN learnt there were two occupants in the helicopter.
NAN

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