IN PHOTOS: Small plane crashes in central Mexico, killing at least 7 people

Updated On: 16 December, 2025 04:06 PM IST | Anushree Gaikwad

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. (PICS/ AFP)

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The crash occurred in San Mateo Atenco, an industrial area about three miles from Toluca airport, roughly 31 miles west of Mexico City. PIC/ AFP

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The plane had taken off from Acapulco along Mexico’s Pacific coast

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Hernandez said the private jet had registered eight passengers and two crew, but hours after the crash only seven bodies had been recovered

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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

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The crash is under investigation

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San Mateo Atenco Mayor Ana Muniz told Milenio Television that the fire forced the evacuation of some 130 people in the are

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