Small plane crashes in central Mexico, killing at least 6
by Darryl Coote · UPIDec. 15 (UPI) -- A small plane crashed in central Mexico on Monday, killing six of 10 people on board, officials said.
The plane, a private Cessna Citation III jet, departed Acapulco bound for Toluca when it crashed with eight passengers and two crew members aboard, Mexico State Civil Protection said in a statement.
According to preliminary information, six people died. The condition of the surviving occupants of the plane was unknown.
A fire that erupted following the impact has been brought under control, the civil protection agency said.
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San Mateo Atenco Mayor Ana Muniz said the plane crashed into an industrial facility in her municipality, located only a few miles from the Toluca International Airport.
The cause of the crash was not immediately clear.
Muniz said the area has been secured and that residents who were evacuated have begun returning to their homes after authorities determined no further risk remained.
"Our priority was to safeguard the well-being of the residents of Atenco," she said in a statement.
Mexico State Civil Protection said multiple fire and police agencies responded to the crash, with additional support provided by the Navy and National Guard.
"The public is urged not to approach the area and to remain informed through official channels," it said.