00:00A tragic aviation accident has shaken central Mexico.
00:30A small private jet crashed near Toluca Airport, killing at least seven people, according to local authorities.
00:40The incident took place in San Mateo Atenco, an industrial zone located just five kilometers from Toluca Airport and around 50 kilometers west of Mexico City.
00:55This is what we know so far.
00:56The aircraft, identified as a Cessna Citation III, had departed from Acapulco on Mexico's Pacific coast and was heading towards Toluca.
01:10According to Mexico State Civil Protection Coordinator Adrian Hernandez, the plane encountered trouble while approaching the airport.
01:19Authorities say the jet was attempting an emergency maneuver known as a go-around when the situation turned catastrophic.
01:30In its final moments, the plane appeared to be trying to land on a nearby soccer field, but it never made it.
01:41Instead, the aircraft struck the metal roof of a business facility, triggering a massive fireball that quickly engulfed the area.
01:50The impact and resulting fire caused widespread panic in this busy industrial neighborhood.
01:59Officials confirmed that the plane was carrying eight passengers and two crew members.
02:04Several hours after the crash, only seven bodies had been recovered, raising fears that the death toll could still rise.
02:12Emergency responders rushed to the scene, as flames and thick smoke could be seen from a distance.
02:20Firefighters worked for hours to contain the blaze and prevent it from spreading to nearby structures.
02:29San Mateo Atenco Mayor Ana Muniz confirmed that the fire forced the evacuation of around 130 people from the surrounding area.
02:39Local residents and workers were moved to safety as a precaution, while authorities secured the crash site.
02:50Investigators have now launched a full probe into what caused the plane to go down.
02:58At this stage, officials have not confirmed whether mechanical failure, weather conditions, or human error played a role.
03:05Aviation experts are expected to examine flight data, maintenance records, and communications from the cockpit.
03:16This crash serves as a stark reminder of how quickly routine flights can turn into tragedy.
03:25As Mexican authorities continue their investigation, families of the victims are left waiting for answers.
03:35And the nation watches closely, as more details emerge from the site of this deadly accident.
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