Tragedy struck in Port Harcourt, Nigeria, as a helicopter crashed, claiming the lives of three people. The helicopter, identified as a Sikorsky SK76, was on a routine flight to an oil rig when it went down in the Atlantic Ocean.
There were eight people on board the ill-fated flight. So far, three bodies have been recovered, leaving five others unaccounted for. The search and rescue operations are still ongoing, with emergency services working tirelessly to locate the remaining passengers.
This incident has raised concerns about aviation safety in the region. An investigation into the cause of the crash is likely to be launched to determine the circumstances surrounding this tragic event. The families of the victims and the aviation community are in shock, and our thoughts are with them during this difficult time.