BREAKING: 2 Survives as Helicopter crashes in Lagos [Video]

Image: Daily Post

A helicopter on Tuesday crashed into the road at Oba Akran, Ikeja area of Lagos State. The incident occurred at 3:30 pm adjacent to AP Filling Station, and United Bank For Africa, Oba Akran.

The chopper burst into flames near Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), its destination.

Our source disclosed that the two pilots of the helicopter were rescued.

However, there is no information on whether other passengers were on board. Responders from the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) were on ground at the time of filing this report. 

There are several footages from the crash and one by a CCTV camera that captured the moment the incident occurred.

See below:

Helicopter crash in Oba AKRAN Ikeja pic.twitter.com/4cN62H7874

— Emmanuel Odunsi (@ToksOdunsi) August 1, 2023

A private helicopter crashed on Oba Akran Avenue, Ikeja, Lagos, in-between AP Filling Station and UBA Bank, resulting in massive fire flames that sparked outrage and scare among the people and working professionals of Oba Akran Avenue.

Thankfully to God, we're not affected. pic.twitter.com/vPhqXl1fdX

— Tifa Travels & Tours Ltd. (@tifatravels) August 1, 2023

A private helicopter crashed on Oba Akran Road, Ikeja, Lagos . The helicopter immediately burst into flames after landing. Some Officers of the Lagos Fire Service, RRS, LASTMA, FAAN are all on ground at the scene. So sad 😭. pic.twitter.com/EW0GujgZBO

— Such is Life (@Doinggood_) August 1, 2023

A yet to be identified helicopter crashed on Oba Akran Ikeja around 4.30pm today . An eye witness said it crashed in a building almost opposite UBA bank and went up into flames instantly . Lagos state fire service are already at the site of the incident . pic.twitter.com/lgM6lgFGTH

— Dwiseone C00242325 (@Gyde04) August 1, 2023

Pandemonium broke out at Oba Akran Ikeja area of Lagos State after a yet-to-be identified helicopter crashed into a building and went up into flames. The incident happened opposite AP Filling Station, and UBA, Oba Akran. pic.twitter.com/IlaUlmdb0E

— shittufowora (@ThisFowora) August 1, 2023

JUST IN: A private helicopter has crashed on Oba Akran Road, Ikeja, Lagos. The helicopter immediately burst into flames after landing. Safety officers of the Lagos Fire Service, RRS, LASTMA, FAAN are all on ground. The 2 person who were on board were rescued.@mobilisingniger pic.twitter.com/0L0CHl9ew8

— AGEGE TALENTS (@Agegegottalents) August 1, 2023

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