LIVE: Watch live the government press briefing on a helicopter crash in Obuasi

A Ghana Air Force Z9 helicopter carrying eight people has crashed and burst into flames shortly after takeoff from Accra this morning.

Graphic Online has obtained a video footage showing the wreckage engulfed in fire with charred bodies visible at the scene. The crash reportedly took place at Adansi Akrofuom.

At least four bodies are burnt beyond recognition.

The aircraft departed the capital at 0912 hours en route to Obuasi but lost radar contact and subsequently crashed.

Watch below a government press briefing on the latest developments;