Minister confirms survivors in Lagos plane crash

An Embraer EMB-120, identified as 5N-BJY, crashed on takeoff in Lagos this morning. The aircraft was reportedly on a charter flight carrying the body of a Nigerian politician home to Akure.

There have been 14 fatalities reported, with six survivors confirmed.

Firefighters had the fire out almost immediately after the crash, which is probably one reason there were survivors.


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The death toll is up to 16 now, with four survivors. A witness said it was making a loud noise before the crash, and appeared to maneuver to avoid a residential area.

Things are changing as the day goes on. Now it's reported that 22 were on board, with 17 fatalities. It's been confirmed that the body of the Governor of Ondo State, Dr Olusegun Agagu was on board, as was his only son, the Commissioner for Culture and Tourism and a staff member were also on board. The owner of MIC Caskets and his son were also on board. It's reported Mr Tunji Okusaja was unconscious after the crash, but it's believed his son was killed.