Search and rescue operations are underway after a Mexican Naval plane finishing up a medical mission crashed close to Galveston, Texas, on Monday, the Mexican Navy stated in a press release.
The Naval flight skilled an incident throughout its method close to Galveston, about 50 miles southeast of Houston, the agency’s statement stated.
Sheriff’s officers advised NCS affiliate KHOU the plane was heading to Galveston with a minimum of one pediatric burn affected person on board.
The Galveston County Sheriff’s Office confirmed a crash close to the bottom of the Galveston Causeway and stated a dive group, crime scene unit, drone unit and patrols had responded to the scene.
Texas Department of Public Safety troopers are on the scene and awaiting the arrival of Federal Aviation Administration personnel, the Texas DPS stated in a social media post.
“Search and rescue protocols were immediately activated in coordination with local authorities. The event is underway and protocols are being carried out in coordination with all relevant authorities,” the Mexican Navy stated.
NCS has reached out to the FAA and Mexican Navy for extra info.
This is a growing story and shall be up to date.
NCS’s Alessandra Freitas contributed to this report.