BREAKING: 6 oil workers, 2 others feared dead as helicopter crashes in Akwa Ibom

In a devastating incident in Akwa Ibom State, six oil workers and two crew members are feared dead following a helicopter crash.

The aircraft reportedly ditched and nosedived into the Atlantic Ocean while the workers were conducting operations at the OML 123 oil field.

The tragedy occurred around 11:40 AM while the victims were working on the Mimbo platform and the Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) vessel. Eyewitness accounts suggest that all individuals onboard are presumed dead.

“There were six personnel and two crew members onboard the helicopter. Three bodies have been recovered so far. Search and rescue is ongoing.

“The helicopter belongs to Eastwind Aviation,” the source stated.

More details to follow…

(Nation)