Two persons have reportedly died in a helicopter crash in Lagos.
The helicopter crashed in a private building at 16A Salvation Opebi road in Lagos.
The deceased are two men. One person is said to have been injured badly.
The crash occurred on Friday, August 28, 2020.
A statement released by the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency LASEMA said the helicopter which is a Bell Helicopter 206B3, belonged to Quorum Aviation Ltd.
”An adult male was rescued and taken to LASUTH for further treatment. While two adult male were confirmed dead.” according to the statement.
Flash: There's been a helicopter crash in a private house at Opebi area of Lagos. Two people confirmed dead, 1 person badly wounded and has been taken to the hospital. The dead bodies have been deposited at the mortuary.
The Lagos State Emergency services are on ground. pic.twitter.com/7tYtgollIe— Gboyega Akosile (@gboyegaakosile) August 28, 2020
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
By Melvin Tarlue