NAF Aircraft Crash: Evacuation begins as swamp buggies arrive
Two amphibious excavators have arrived at the crash site of the Nigerian Air Force ATR-42 aircraft that went down in a swampy area of Igbokoda, headquarters of Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State, on Monday, as part of the rescue and recovery operation. The heavy-duty equipment, deployed by the government, arrived alongside a team […] NAF Aircraft Crash: Evacuation begins as swamp buggies…
The Nigerian Air Force ATR-42 aircraft crash in a swampy region of Igbokoda, Ondo State, has prompted an evacuation effort as swamp buggies arrive to assist. Two amphibious excavators, equipped with specialized detection gear, joined the rescue and recovery operation more than 24 hours after the Monday crash. The aircraft, carrying 25 people on a routine mission from Benin to Lagos, plunged into the Igbokoda creeks, remaining buried and submerged.
The treacherous terrain, featuring murky waters and dense vegetation, poses significant challenges for search teams. The deployment of these heavy-duty machines aims to expedite the recovery of victims and the wreckage.
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