Audio By Carbonatix
Two people have died after a helicopter crashed into a residential building in Nigeria's commercial capital, Lagos, the authorities say.
Friday's accident happened in the Ikeja district, a congested part of the state popular for its businesses and residential apartments.
Head of the state emergency agency, Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, told local media that there were three people in the helicopter when it crashed and the third person was severely injured and has been taken to hospital.
A video posted on social media shows onlookers gathering around and what appears to be part of the wreckage.
Helicopter Crash in Salvation Opebi some moments ago. Two confirmed dead...right in front of my office.@channelstv @FAAN_Official @rrslagos767 @Gidi_Traffic pic.twitter.com/6va5TKRrhx
— Engr Aik (@nwozor) August 28, 2020
It is not clear who owns the helicopter and what led to the accident, but Nigeria's busiest airport, the Murtala Muhammed International Airport is situated in the area and is used by small aircraft and private jets.
Latest Stories
-
Potential Houthi threat to Red Sea shipping could further damage global economy
7 minutes -
‘DDEP was a big blow; full recovery not achieved yet’ – Sir Sam Jonah
51 minutes -
The hypocrisy of the global north and the truth about the Transatlantic Slave Trade
2 hours -
2,280 students graduate with B-Tech, M-Tech from Takoradi Technical University
2 hours -
“We are losing ourselves” – Special Prosecutor laments cultural erosion in Ghana’s education system
2 hours -
‘We were trained to serve, not lead’ – Special Prosecutor condemns colonial education legacy
3 hours -
Education must preserve identity and drive innovation – Special Prosecutor
3 hours -
Corruption raises bank risk, weakens diversification benefits, research finds
4 hours -
The Apostolic Church-Ghana bans ‘you may kiss your bride’ during marriage ceremonies
6 hours -
Ɔdadeɛ 95 marks reunion with GH₵200k Solar Project at PRESEC-Legon
6 hours -
AI is the new phase of the digital age, and Africa must be ready or risk being left behind – Dr Bawumia warns at LSE Africa Summit
6 hours -
Ghana’s Gold Reserve Policy Reversal: An Analytical Review of Costs, Timing, and Governance
7 hours -
Joyce Blessing blesses Adom TV Fufu Party patrons with thrilling performance
8 hours -
Toasehene commissions community centre, urges traditional leaders to prioritize development
8 hours -
ECG to replace transformers in parts of Accra to improve power supply
9 hours