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A helicopter crashed into a building in Lagos on Tuesday.
The incident occurred at around 3:30 PM local time in the Oba Akran area of Ikeja, the administrative capital of Lagos State.
The helicopter reportedly collided with the roof of a building next to the AP Filling Station and United Bank for Africa.
As of press time, the condition of the helicopter's pilots is unknown. First responders are still on the scene, and it is unclear if there are any other survivors.
The Lagos Fire and Rescue Service is being awaited to help extinguish the fire and conduct further emergency operations.
The cause of the crash is not yet known, but it is being investigated by the authorities.
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What you should know:
- The helicopter is a Bell 206, a light utility helicopter that is commonly used for air taxis and sightseeing flights.
- The building that the helicopter crashed into is a commercial building that houses several businesses.
- The fire from the crash has caused significant damage to the building, and it is not yet clear if it will be structurally sound.
- The Lagos Fire and Rescue Service has deployed several fire trucks to the scene, and they are working to extinguish the fire.
