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SAD! Four feared k!lled as helicopter crashes into radio tower
The US authorities have confirmed multiple deaths after a helicopter struck a radio tower in Houston on Sunday night.
According to a senior police officer, Chief J. Noe Diaz during a news conference, four people were on board, including a child.
He disclosed that there were multiple deaths when the private helicopter crashed on Sunday night.
The helicopter crash in Houston’s Second Ward neighborhood triggered a large fire that spread across three blocks, officials confirmed, NBC reports
The incident occurred around 7:54 p.m. local time.
According to initial reports from the Houston Fire Department, the helicopter struck a radio tower before bursting into flames. Fortunately, businesses in the area were closed at the time, minimizing potential casualties.
Authorities have not disclosed the identities of those on board.
He described the helicopter as a Robinson R44 that had taken off from Ellington Field. Its destination was not immediately known.
The identities of the people on board have not been released.
Deaths reported after helicopter carrying 4 hits radio tower in fiery Houston crash
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Just in: Ex-HoR member finally regains freedom after serving jail term in Kuje
Ex- House of Representatives member, Hon Farouk Lawan has finally regained freedom after serving his jail term at Kuje custodial.
Lawan in a statement he personally signed thanked his family and friends who supported him while serving his jail term in Kuje.
Read statement below:
“I Thank Almighty Allah – Hon Farouk Lawan
Alhamdulillah
Alhamdulillah
Alhamdulillah
“Today marks the beginning of a new chapter in my life as I step out of Kuje Custodial Centre, with a heart full of gratitude to Allah SWT for seeing me through this trial.
“My gratitude is deep, I’m alive and in good health and high spirits to be with my family, friends and associates. I don’t take that for granted.
“I remain grateful and indebted to my family and friends who stood by me through this particularly trying phase of my life.
“May Allah SWT bless you🙏
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