(PHOTOS) Passengers Dead As Helicopter Crashes in Lagos

A Bell Helicopter with Registration Number 206B3 belonging to Quorum Aviation Ltd has crashed around noon in Opebi, Ikeja axis of Lagos, Nigeria. 

The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency LASEMA confirmed this to TheConscience in a statement. 

 The government agency is currently at the site of the crash with many other sister agencies on the spot of the Helicopter crash at No 16A Salvation Road Opebi, Lagos.

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The site is currently being visited by the Agency’s combined Response Team, led by its DG/CEO, Dr. Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu at the scene of the littered with wreckage and damaged property with two casualties.

However, an adult male was rescued and taken to LASUTH for further treatment. While two adult male were confirmed dead. The DG/CEO LASEMA alongside it’s Response Team, RRS, LASAMBUS swiftly responded to the distress call. 

The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA has activated its resources to the helicopter crash at 16A Salvation Opebi Ikeja to mop up and control the damage. 

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LASG Fire Service, Commisioner of Police, FAAN, FRSC and LASTMA were all on ground while disaster management procedures and recovery operations are still  ongoing.