BREAKING: 3 Dead as Helicopter Crashes in Port Harcourt, Details Emerge

• Port Harcourt, the capital of Rivers state, has been struck by tragedy as a helicopter crashed into a river on Thursday, October 24
• In a statement, Odutayo Oluseyi, the spokesperson of the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development, said eight persons were on board and three bodies have been recovered
• However, the ministry could not give details of the helicopter, stating that no Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) signal was received

A helicopter crash in Port Harcourt, Rivers state capital, has claimed the lives of three people. The tragic incident has left the community in shock.

The Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development confirmed the crash through a statement released by its spokesperson, Odutayo Oluseyi, on Thursday, October 24.

Authority investigates Rivers helicopter crashes

According to the statement, the circumstances surrounding the crash are still under investigation. It added that authorities are working to determine the cause of the incident, including the type of helicopter involved.

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This tragic event highlights concerns about aviation safety in Nigeria. Ensuring air travel safety is crucial, and this incident underscores the need for stringent maintenance and operational standards.

As investigations continue, the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development and relevant agencies will work tirelessly to prevent similar tragedies and ensure the safety of air travellers.

How many died in Rivers' helicopter crash?

The statement disclosed that eight persons were on board before the helicopter crashed into the water, adding that three bodies have been recovered so far.

The statement reads in part:

"No Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) signal was received, manual efforts to plot the location of the accident are underway, and all available resources, including the military and low-flying aircraft, have been deployed to assist in locating and rescuing any survivor(s). So far, three bodies have been recovered."

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Read the full statement here:

UK responds to Keyamo's letter on Air Peace

Legit.ng earlier reported that the UK authorities have agreed to discuss slot allocation for Nigeria's flagship carrier, Air Peace, at Heathrow Airport in London.

This development followed a request from Nigeria's minister of aviation and aerospace economy, Festus Keyamo, to reserve the slot for Air Peace.

The Nigerian government earlier threatened to deny UK carriers the slots at the Lagos and Abuja airports.

Proofreading by James, Ojo Adakole, journalist and copy editor at Legit.ng.

Source: Legit.ng