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Eight people were traveling on the Mexican Navy aircraft, including a child who was seriously injured by burns.
At least five people have died and two have been rescued alive after crashing from a Mexican Navy aircraft during a medical mission, near Galveston, Texas (United States).
In a statement, the Secretary of the Navy through the Mexican Navy has reported that of the eight crew members of the aircraft, two people are alive, five are dead and one not yet locatedwhich is in search and rescue work by the authorities.
“Coordination continues with the Consulate General of Mexico in Houston for the corresponding procedures,” he indicated and reiterated his condolences to the families of the people who lost their lives in this tragic incident.
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Eight people were traveling on the Mexican Navy aircraft, four naval crew and four civilians.
The events occurred during a medical support mission together with the Michou and Mau Foundation, dedicated to assisting minors with severe burns.
After the collapse, the United States Coast Guard rescued six people, two of them dead, the Secretary of the Navy (Semar) said in a statement.
“Efforts continue to rescue two more people who are inside the damaged aircraft,” he added.
The Mexican authority did not specify the identity of the victims and noted that the aircraft “was carrying out a humanitarian mission, aimed at specialized medical transfer.”
“A King Air ANX 1209 type aircraft belonging to this institution was carrying out a support mission within the framework of ‘Plan Marina’ in coordination with the Michou and Mau Foundation, which had an accident during its approach in the vicinity of Galveston, Texas, United States,” the institution detailed in a previous bulletin.
He indicated that “the search and rescue protocols were immediately activated, in coordination with the United States Coast Guard, who have so far rescued six people, four alive and two unfortunately confirmed dead. Likewise, efforts continue to rescue two more people who are inside the damaged aircraft.”
Finally, he assured that the corresponding investigations will be carried out to determine the causes of the events, while maintaining coordination with the Mexican consulate in Houston for the necessary procedures.
The Michou y Mau Foundation, created in 1998, addresses the needs of thousands of Mexican children who have been victims of burns, in addition to raising awareness about the needs of burns and establishing assistance programs for the benefit of minors.