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Nigeria Launches Rescue After Military Plane Crash
5 Oct
Summary
- Military aircraft with 32 people onboard crashed in southwest Nigeria.
- Wreckage located near naval base; search and rescue operations are active.
- Air traffic control lost contact with the plane on a routine flight.
Nigeria has initiated a critical search and rescue operation following the crash of a military aircraft in the country's southwest region. The ATR-42 plane, carrying 32 individuals including seven crew members, disappeared while on a routine flight from Benin to Lagos.
Contact with the aircraft was lost at 09:13 local time, and subsequent radio attempts were unsuccessful. The wreckage has since been located near the naval base in Igbokoda, Ondo state. Rescue teams have been deployed to the crash site, and the Aviation Ministry has pledged full cooperation and assistance.
Authorities have not yet confirmed any casualties or the extent of the aircraft's damage. The ongoing operation aims to locate and assist anyone on board.
