Plane crashes after take-off in Lagos, Nigeria

BREAKING NEWS

A small passenger plane has crashed shortly after take-off from Lagos airport in Nigeria, officials say.

At least five bodies have been recovered and one person is being treated for serious injuries.

The Associated Airlines plane was bound for Akure in the south-west of the country.

The engine of the plane appeared to fail and the aircraft plunged to the ground and burst into flames, aviation officials said.

A spokesman for the Nigerian Aviation Ministry said rescue efforts were continuing.

Source: BBC

Publish Date: 

Thursday, 3 October 2013