Several people are feared dead after a helicopter crashed in Igbokoda, headquarters of Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State, on Monday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The helicopter reportedly crashed in a swampy area within the community, making access to the site difficult.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A local source said the number of casualties could not immediately be confirmed but indicated that some occupants of the helicopter were feared dead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to the source, residents heard a loud sound from the area but were unable to reach the crash site because it was located within a creek.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Police and military personnel were later deployed to the area as rescue efforts got underway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Confirming the incident, the Ondo State Police Command said investigations had commenced to establish the circumstances surrounding the crash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, said the command was aware of the reported aircraft crash in the Igbokoda axis of Ilaje Local Government Area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He said details of the incident were still emerging as authorities worked to establish what happened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The police urged residents of Igbokoda and neighbouring communities to remain calm and avoid circulating unverified information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The command said the public would be provided with further details as soon as credible information becomes available.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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