Nigerian rescuers have confirmed the first deaths on the ground caused by a devastating plane crash in the country's largest city, raising the toll to 157.
At least four people from a residential building in the Lagos neighbourhood where the Dan Air MD83 crashed on Sunday afternoon were killed, in addition to the 153 crew and passengers.
The number of deaths could rise further as searches continue at the site near the airport, particularly amid the ruins of the two-storey residential building.
Rains prevented work from resuming early today, with fears that the remains of the building could collapse.
The victims include a number of foreigners, including six Chinese, an Indian and an unknown number of Americans.
The pilot was an American and the co-pilot was Indian, the country's civil aviation chief has said.
He said the plane, travelling from the capital Abuja to Lagos, had reported both of its engines having failed before it went down.
Rescue officials said the bodies of a woman and child were discovered yesterday.
