A private helicopter has crashed in Lagos, going up in flames.
POLITICS NIGERIA reports that the helicopter, which was headed for the Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), crashed near the AP Filling Station and United Bank For Africa on Oba Akran Road.
The helicopter was allegedly used for training.
Witnesses say that the aircraft was flying low when it crashed. The cause of the crash is not yet known.
Two people believed to be the pilots of the helicopter, and another two were rescued from the crash.
They were reportedly taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. Reports have it that they sustained severe injuries.
The spokesperson for the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Services, Amodu Shakiru, confirmed the crash.
He said, “The helicopter crashed into a building but nobody died. The helicopter was used for training and it has four occupants on board. They had an escort motorised team that was following them on the ground during the training routine exercise which is the standard protocol.”
“The motorised team were the first to arrive at the scene. The occupants sustained varying degrees of injuries and are currently receiving medical attention. We will provide more details later”
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) which has confirmed the crash said the helicopter with registration number 5NCCQ belongs to Airfirst Hospitality and Tour Ltd and crashed near the Lagos Airport.
More details coming…
