(Photo:A typical helicopter flying)
(Updated) An helicopter has crashed into a Lagoon in Lagos, reports have said.The helicopter plunged into the Lagoon in Oworonsoki area of the 3rd Mainland Bridge.
Some of those who saw the helicopter told Channelstv that it made a loud noise before crashing into the treacherous ocean.
Officials of the National Emergency Management Authority,NEMA are reported to have moved to the area.
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority said it was Bristow Helicopters which has registration number 5N- BDG-760540 which crashed Wednesday
Mr Fan Ndubuoke,general manager Public Affairs of NCAA also said the helicopter which was scheduled to land in Lagos had 12 people on board.
NEMA was also reported to have rescued 6 people alive while four died .The fate of two others could not be determined as they had not not been found at the time of filing this report.
This crash is the latest air mishap in Nigeria after a long period without air crashes and this incident is likely to alert aviation officials of the need to be always emphasize safety.
The most recent crashes of helicopters were reported in the north east where troops have been battling against Boko Haram .
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