Helicopter crashes into building in Lagos- A helicopter has crashed into a private house at Opebi area of Lagos - Two people have been confirmed dead while one person who was seriously injured has been taken to the hospital - Operatives of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency are on the ground at the accident scene PAY ATTENTION: Click “See First” under the “Following” tab to see Legit.ng News on your Facebook News Feed! A helicopter has in the noon of Friday, August 28, crashed into a private house at Opebi area of Lagos. The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) said rescuers were on their way to the scene. Confirming the incident, the chief press secretary to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos state said the helicopter crashed into a private house. Akosile said two people have been confirmed dead while one person who was seriously injured has been taken to the hospital. The chief press secretary also confirmed that Lagos state emergency services are on the ground. "Flash: There's been a helicopter crash in a private house at Opebi area of Lagos. Two people confirmed dead, 1 person badly wounded and has been taken to the hospital. The dead bodies have been deposited at the mortuary. "The Lagos State Emergency services are on ground," he tweeted. A video of the crash has also been shared by the TVC, a television station in Lagos. Barely two days ago, a building owned by a new generation bank in Victoria Island, Lagos caught fire. This was announced on the Twitter account of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA). The incident is happening at the popular Adetokunbo Ademola axis close to Eko Hotel in Nigeria's commercial capital. “Traffic diversion going on The Civic Center junction. Onlookers causing more traffic pains,” LASTMA tweeted. PAY ATTENTION: Install our latest app for Android, read best news on Nigeria’s #1 news app In other news, the Lagos state House of Assembly has asked Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to explain the whereabouts of three helicopters belonging to the state government. The matter was raised during plenary on Monday, August 24, sequel to the Matter of Urgent Public Importance moved by the Chief Whip of the House, Mrs Mojisola Miranda, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. As a result of this, the House summoned some key government officials to explain to the Assembly the agreement between the state and Caverton Helicopters, the managers of the helicopters. Tolulope Arotile: NAF Flying Officer laid to rest | Legit TV Source: Legit.ng - A helicopter has crashed into a private house at Opebi area of Lagos - Two people have been confirmed dead while one person who was seriously injured has been taken to the hospital - Operatives of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency are on the ground at the accident scene PAY ATTENTION: Click “See First” under the “Following” tab to see Legit.ng News on your Facebook News Feed! PAY ATTENTION: