Death toll from the Lagos plane that crashed this morning has risen to 16, while there are only 4 survivors, official said.The charter plane, which crashed at 11:50 local time, was said to have 20 people on board when it suffered engine failure shortly after takeoff from Lagos today, crash-landing near an airport fuel depot and killing at least 16."There were 20 people on board, 13 passengers and 7 crew [members]," said Joe Obi, spokesman for Nigeria's Aviation Ministry.Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB) has set up an emergency response centre which can be reached on 08034034422, 01-76072815, 01-7936118.
Thursday, October 3, 2013
Lagos Plane Crash: Death Toll Rises To 16, 4 Survivors
Death toll from the Lagos plane that crashed this morning has risen to 16, while there are only 4 survivors, official said.The charter plane, which crashed at 11:50 local time, was said to have 20 people on board when it suffered engine failure shortly after takeoff from Lagos today, crash-landing near an airport fuel depot and killing at least 16."There were 20 people on board, 13 passengers and 7 crew [members]," said Joe Obi, spokesman for Nigeria's Aviation Ministry.Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB) has set up an emergency response centre which can be reached on 08034034422, 01-76072815, 01-7936118.
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