The Embraer 190 aircraft, which was operating between Durango and Mexico City, was carrying "88 adults, nine minors, two infants, two pilots and two flight attendants," the airline's director general Andres Conesa said
At least 97 people were injured in the crash. Pic/AFP
An Aeromexico flight crashed on takeoff during a heavy hail storm in Mexico, engulfing the plane in flames and injuring 97 people, officials said.
ADVERTISEMENT
The Embraer 190 aircraft, which was operating between Durango and Mexico City, was carrying "88 adults, nine minors, two infants, two pilots and two flight attendants," the airline's director general Andres Conesa said.
"It is confirmed that there have been no deaths from the flight #AM2431 accident," tweeted Jose Rosas, the governor of Durango state where the crash occurred. The accident did cause two serious injuries, the governor said.
Catch up on all the latest Crime, National, International and Hatke news here. Also download the new mid-day Android and iOS apps to get latest updates
This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
Subscribe today by clicking the link and stay updated with the latest news!" Click here!
