Mexico: 7 People Killed After Private Jet Crashes Near Toluca International Airport; Video Surfaces
A small plane crashed while attempting an emergency landing in San Mateo Atenco, near Toluca airport, killing at least seven people. The private jet, carrying eight passengers and two crew, struck a metal roof of a nearby business, causing a large fire. The blaze led to the evacuation of about 130 residents. The crash is under investigation.
Mexico: 7 People Killed After Private Jet Crashes Near Toluca International Airport; Video Surfaces | X @mexicotimes
Mexico City: A small plane crashed in central Mexico while trying to make an emergency landing Monday, killing at least seven people, Mexico State Civil Protection Coordinator Adrian Hernandez said.
About The Accident
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.
Hernandez said the private jet had registered eight passengers and two crew, but hours after the crash only seven bodies had been recovered.
He said the plane had apparently tried to land on a soccer field but hit the metal roof of a nearby business, starting a large fire. The crash is under investigation.
San Mateo Atenco Mayor Ana Muniz told Milenio Television that the fire forced the evacuation of some 130 people in the area.
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