11 Feb 2024 | 08:17 PM UTC
Mexico: Small plane crashes on Playa Bacocho near Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca State, Feb. 11
Small plane crashes on Playa Bacocho near Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca State, Mexico, Feb. 11, killing one person; heightened security reported.
Authorities are responding to the crash of a small plane on Playa Bacocho, near Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca State, Feb. 11. The crash killed at least one person and wounded several others, including foreign nationals. Emergency crews have deployed to the scene and cordoned off the affected area.
Officials will probably maintain a heightened security presence in the affected area over the coming hours. Authorities may close additional sections of the beach to facilitate the emergency response. Localized traffic disruptions cannot be ruled out.
Avoid the incident site until authorities give the all-clear and emergency services personnel vacate the scene. Consider taking alternative routes to circumvent the affected area and any disruptions. Adhere to all instructions issued by local officials.
