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A medical plane of the Mexican Navy crashed during landing in Galveston Bay, Texas, USA, on Monday (December 22) afternoon, causing a major stir. In this horrific accident, a total of 5 people, including a 2-year-old child, died, and four people have been rescued.
According to the information received, the plane crashed into the bay's water due to a technical fault while approaching for landing at Galveston Airport, about 80 kilometers from Houston. According to the information provided by the US Coast Guard officials, a rescue operation was immediately conducted at the accident site. Four people were rescued, one of whom is seriously injured and has been admitted to a nearby hospital. His condition is currently critical, according to Texas spokespersons.
The Mexican Navy clarified that the aircraft was on a medical mission. The plane had two members of the Michou and Mau Foundation, a non-profit organization that helps severely burned Mexican children. These members of the organization were taking a 2-year-old child to the United States for treatment. Unfortunately, the child and the members of the organization died in the accident. The exact number of crew members on the plane is still unclear.
American and Mexican security agencies have started investigations to determine the cause of the accident. The investigation is vigorously ongoing to ascertain whether it was an engine failure or bad weather. The area around the accident site has been sealed, and according to the Associated Press, the disaster occurred around noon local time. This incident has spread mourning in both countries, and the Mexican Navy has paid tribute to the deceased.
A Mexican Navy plane crashed while landing at Galveston Airport
Five people, including a two-year-old child, died, four survived
The plane was on a medical mission, suspected technical failure
Joint investigation underway by US-Mexico security agencies