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Mexico Plane Crash News: A small plane crashed in central Mexico while trying to make an emergency landing Monday, killing at least seven people, news agency AP reported, citing Mexico State Civil Protection Coordinator Adrian Hernandez.

The accident took place in San Mateo Atenco, an industrial area three miles (5 kilometres) from the Toluca airport, about 50 kilometres west of Mexico City. 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. 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. 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 area.

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A small plane crashed on a busy United States highway on Monday night, resulting in a brief traffic jam. According to the report, the aircraft crashed and landed on a busy Florida highway, slamming into a car and causing massive traffic chaos. The single-engine Beechcraft 55, carrying two 27-year-olds, was forced to make an emergency landing on Interstate 95 near Orlando after the pilot reported engine trouble, as per media reports.

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The aircraft came down directly onto a Toyota Camry stuck in traffic, leaving the 57-year-old driver with minor injuries. She was taken to a hospital, while the pilot and the passenger were miraculously unharmed during the deadly accident.

(With inputs from agency)



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