A small private plane crashed during an emergency landing in San Mateo Atenco, Mexico on Monday. The Mexico State Civil Protection Coordinator, Adrian Hernandez confirmed that all seven people on board, including the pilot, died in the accident. The plane was flying from Acapulco to Toluca.
The accident took place in San Mateo Atenco, an industrial area three miles (5 kilometres) from the Toluca airport, about 31 miles (50 kilometres) west of Mexico City. The plane had taken off from Acapulco, along Mexico’s Pacific coast. hile attempting to land on the football field, the plane collided with the metal roof of a nearby building. The plane caught fire upon impact, engulfing the surrounding area. Fire and rescue teams immediately arrived at the scene and brought the fire under control. Due to the severity of the fire, approximately 130 people in the vicinity were evacuated to safety.
San Mateo Atenco Mayor Ana Muñiz told Milenio television that about 130 people in the area were evacuated due to the severity of the fire. The accident occurred in San Mateo Atenco, an industrial area 5 kilometers from Toluca Airport and about 50 kilometers west of Mexico City. The plane took off from Acapulco, on Mexico’s Pacific coast
Mr. Hernandez said the private jet had registered eight passengers and two crew, but hours after the crash only seven bodies had been recovered. Authorities have cordoned off the entire area as a precautionary measure. Locals are in a state of panic, and security has been increased around the crash site. Officials say an investigation into the cause of the accident has been launched. Whether the plane crashed due to a technical fault or some other reason will only be clear after the investigation is complete.
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