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Mexican Navy plane crashes into water near Galveston, Texas
A Mexican military medical aircraft carrying eight people crashed into Galveston Bay near the Interstate 45 Causeway on the Galveston side, prompting an active search-and-rescue response, according to preliminary information.
Emergency radio traffic indicated that the aircraft, identified via flight-tracking data as belonging to the Mexican Navy, went down in the water shortly after entering the area.
Multiple emergency agencies responded to the scene as the plane was reported to be slowly submerging.
Scanner reports indicated that at least one individual was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Another person was transported to a hospital with cardiopulmonary resuscitation in progress, while a female occupant reportedly sustained a compound fracture. Rescuers were also performing CPR on the pilot at the scene as recovery efforts continued.
Authorities stated that search operations were ongoing to ensure all occupants were accounted for and to secure the aircraft.
Officials have not yet released the identities of those on board or confirmed the cause of the crash.
Further details are expected as the investigation progresses and information is officially verified.
PROVINCETOWN, Mass. (Barnstable County) โ Emergency crews responded to a reported aircraft crash at Provincetown Municipal Airport on Race Point Road earlier today.
Authorities confirmed that a privately owned aircraft crashed on airport property and subsequently caught fire.
Fire crews quickly extinguished the blaze, and the fire is now under control.
Preliminary information from units on scene indicates that one person was on board the aircraft at the time of the crash and is believed to be deceased.
Official confirmation of the fatality is pending notification of next of kin.
The cause of the crash has not yet been determined.
Airport operations and surrounding areas were secured as emergency personnel worked the scene.
Investigators are expected to examine the wreckage as part of the ongoing inquiry.
Further updates will be released as more information becomes available from authorities.