A small plane crashed into a warehouse after attempting to a emergency landing for some 50 kilometers west of Mexico Cityin a fact that remained ten deadas confirmed by local authorities. A report from LN+ showed that Images of the moment before impact and the scenario that followedwith fire and columns of smoke.
The accident occurred in San Mateo Atencolocated in an industrial area five kilometers from Toluca airport. According to the Civil Protection Coordinator of the State of Mexico, Adrian Hernandezfrom which the plane took off Acapulcoon the Mexican Pacific coast.
As for the flight log, There were 10 people on board: eight passengers and two crew members.. They had recovered hours after the accident seven bodies.
Authorities reported that the plane had problems during the flight and tried to get off in an emergency Football fieldBut could not complete the maneuver and it ended crashed into the metal roof of a warehouse belonging to a heavy transport company. The impact caused a big fire.
The situation worsened because the… Warehouse stored fuel and gas tankswhich forced the deployment of an extensive security operation. The Secretary of Security of the State of Mexico, Christopher Castanedastated that the preventive evacuation the area.
The mayor of San Mateo Atenco, Ana Muñizreported that About 130 people were evacuated to avoid additional risks. Neighbors in the area reported the force of the impact. “It was spinning like a fan was coming off.”described Octavio Contreraswho added: “Then we heard the explosion, the truck even moved and then we saw the smoke coming out.”.
After the accident the… Office of the Attorney General announced that Start of an investigation Determination of the causes of the accident and determination of responsibilities. Meanwhile, authorities are continuing forensic investigations and clearance operations at the site, in an area that was cordoned off for several hours.
With information from AP.
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