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Nigerian Military Plane Crash
Nigerian military aircraft crashes in southern Nigeria, killing all 25 on board.
In brief
Nigerian military aircraft crashes in southern Nigeria, killing all 25 on board. Nigerian military aircraft crashes in southern Nigeria, killing all 25 on board. Originally reported by Dw.
Crash Update
Nigerian authorities revised the death toll from a military aircraft crash in southern Nigeria to 25, down from 32 initially reported.
Aircraft Details
The aircraft, an ATR-42 with five crew members and 20 passengers, was on a routine mission to Lagos when it crashed.
Crash Location
The plane crashed in the Igbokoda area of Ondo state, disappearing from radar at around 9 a.m. local time.
Wreckage Found
Wreckage was located near a naval base, with rescuers searching the area by boat after the aircraft disappeared from radar.
Local Accounts
Locals reported finding body parts, clothes, and shoes near a river after the plane cleared some trees.
The key point
Nigerian military aircraft crashes in southern Nigeria, killing all 25 on board.
