In a devastating incident that sparked pandemonium, an unidentified helicopter crashed into a building and erupted into flames in the Oba Akran Ikeja area of Lagos State.
The crash site is adjacent to the AP Filling Station and the United Bank For Africa, Oba Akran.
Eyewitnesses reported that the helicopter crash occurred at approximately 3:30 pm. The fate of the pilots is still unknown at this time, and it remains unclear if there are other casualties.
First emergency responders are actively engaged in rescue operations.
The Lagos Fire and Rescue Service has been alerted and is en route to the scene to conduct further emergency operations in an attempt to salvage the situation.
The cause of the crash has not been determined yet, and investigations are likely to follow.