Plane crashes after take-off in Lagos

A plane carrying 27 people has crashed shortly after take-off from Lagos airport
in Nigeria, officials say.

At least five bodies have been recovered and one person is being treated for serious injuries.

The Associated Airlines plane was bound for
Akure, which lies about about 140 miles
(225km) north-east of Lagos.

The engine of the plane appeared to fail and
the aircraft plunged to the ground and burst
into flames, aviation officials said.

"There's a lot of smoke coming from the runway.

There are firefighters rushing to the scene,
Rasaki Rhakod, who runs a car service around the airport, was quoted by Reuters as saying.

Rescue efforts are continuing, however the
death toll is expected to rise.

Aviation ministry spokesman Joe Obi said there were seven crew and 20
passengers on board.

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