A major plane accident has come to light in the central part of Mexico. At least seven people died when a small private plane crashed while attempting an emergency landing. After the accident, there was chaos in the area and the administration immediately started relief and rescue operations.
Where and how did the accident happen?
According to Mexico State Civil Protection Coordinator Adrien Hernandez, the accident occurred in San Mateo Atenco, an industrial area located about five kilometers from Toluca Airport and about 50 kilometers west of Mexico City. The plane was coming from Acapulco.
trying to get on the football field
According to the information, the plane was trying to make an emergency landing on a nearby football field. During this time he collided with the iron roof of a commercial building located nearby. After the collision, a massive fire broke out in the plane, which engulfed the surrounding area as well.
how many people were in the plane
Hernandez said that there were a total of eight passengers and two crew members on board the plane. However, only seven bodies could be recovered several hours after the accident. Search and identification of other people is ongoing.
A Cessna Citation 3 crashed while attempting a go around, in Toluca, Mexico, 10 people dead, including crew.
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There was chaos due to fire
Immediately after the accident, fire brigade and rescue teams reached the spot and brought the fire under control. Ana Muniz, mayor of San Mateo Atenco, told Milenio Television that due to the seriousness of the fire, about 130 people in the surrounding areas were evacuated to safe places.
The area was sealed
The administration has surrounded the entire area as a precautionary measure. There is an atmosphere of panic among the local people and security has been increased around the incident site. Officials say that investigation into the cause of the accident has been started. The real reason why the plane crashed due to technical fault or any other reason will become clear only after the investigation is completed.
