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The Ministry of Energy and Petroleum and the Petroleum Commission say a search team is still working around the clock to locate the body of the missing person in the helicopter crash.<\/p>\n

They have also assured the families of the affected persons and the general public they are ensuring the best of medical care for the survivors of the accident.<\/p>\n

A helicopter carrying eight people crashed into the waters, 20 nautical miles off the coast of Takoradi.<\/p>\n

Three persons have been reported dead, one is still missing and four have been rescued.<\/p>\n

The statement signed by the Communications Consultant to the Energy Ministry, Edward Bawa confirmed that the helicopter took off from Takoradi airport and was reported missing at 13:07pm.<\/p>\n

The helicopter by name Black Hawk was operated by the Volta River Aviation Ltd.<\/p>\n

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Below is the statement from the Energy Ministry<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Ministry of Energy and Petroleum and the Petroleum Commission confirm that on Tuesday May 8, 2014, a service helicopter flying under the name Black Hawk and operated by Volta River Aviation Ltd crashed off the Ghana coast in waters approximately 4 nautical miles south of Takoradi.<\/p>\n

The helicopter on contract with LUKOIL Overseas Ghana Limited, was on a routine crew shuttle mission transporting personnel to the Jack Ryan rig, with eight persons aboard, when it was reported missing at 13.07 hours.<\/p>\n

The helicopter, which had undertaken two successful rotations earlier, took off from the Takoradi Airport at 12.59 hours on its third rotation when the incident occurred.<\/p>\n

A search and rescue mission was launched immediately with support from the Ghana Navy, Ghana Air Force and other operators in the area. Survivors have been transported for medical attention to local hospitals.<\/p>\n

Three fatalities have been confirmed and an intensive search is underway to locate one person who remains missing.<\/p>\n

LUKOIL Overseas Ghana Ltd is an International Oil Company operating in Ghana.<\/p>\n

It is the operator of the Deep Water\/Cape Three Points Block, which has Vanco Ghana Ltd and The Ghana National Petroleum Corporation as partners.<\/p>\n

The Ministry, on behalf of its agencies, wishes to extend its sincere condolences to the bereaved families and wishes the survivors this tragic accident a speedy recovery, as all efforts are being made to accord them the best of medical care.<\/p>\n

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SIGNED:<\/strong><\/p>\n

EDWARD ABAMBIRE BAWA<\/strong><\/p>\n

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By: Evans Effah\/citifmonline.com\/Ghana<\/p>\n

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