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Just in: Helicopter crashes into building in Lagos

A helicopter on Tuesday afternoon crashed into a building in the heart of Lagos, causing serious panic among residents of the area.

The chopper was said to have burst into flames after cashing in a building compound at Oba Akran Ikeja area of Lagos.

The incident happened adjacent AP Filling Station, and United Bank For Africa, Oba Akran.

According to eyewitness, the incident happened at about 3.30pm.

It was not immediately clear if there are casualties from the incident.

No one could also say if pilots of the chopper and passengers survived.

Officers of the Lagos Fire Service, LASEMA, LASTMA and FAAN have all arrived at the scene

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