Galveston plane crash: Mexican Navy aircraft on medical mission crashes
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A Mexican Navy plane conducting a medical support mission crashed near the Galveston Pass in Texas on Monday, prompting a multi-agency response from local law enforcement and Texas officials as investigators began working to determine the cause.
The secretary of the Mexican Navy said in
The Mexican Navy said in a statement that the plane involved in the incident was King Air ANX 1209.
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According to the Mexican Navy, eight people (four naval crew members and four civilians) were on board when the plane crashed while approaching near Galveston.
Search and rescue protocols were immediately activated following the accident in coordination with the US Coast Guard, which has rescued six people so far. While four were found alive, two people were confirmed dead. The Mexican Navy said efforts were continuing to rescue two more people believed to be inside the wreckage.
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A Mexican Navy plane conducting a medical support mission crashed near the Galveston Pass, triggering a multi-agency response and investigation. (Credit: KRIV)
According to the Michou and Mau Foundation’s website, its vision is to “provide assistance so that children with severe burns have the best advanced treatment programs and multidisciplinary care.”
The Mexican Navy added that search and rescue efforts were immediately launched in coordination with local authorities.
The Galveston County Sheriff’s Office said its personnel also responded to the plane crash near the base of the causeway.
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A Mexican Navy plane conducting a medical support mission crashed near the Galveston Pass, triggering a multi-agency response and investigation. (Credit: KRIV)
“Sheriff’s Office personnel, including the dive team, crime scene unit, drone unit and patrol, are assisting at the scene,” the sheriff’s office said, adding that the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is leading the crash investigation with assistance from the sheriff’s office and Galveston Police Department.
Fox News Digital has contacted DPS and the Michou and Mau Foundation for additional information regarding the crash.
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While the investigation continues, search and rescue efforts continue.
This is an evolving story.
