A Mexican navy plane carrying medical sufferers crashed into the waters of Galveston Bay in Texas on Monday afternoon, killing a minimum of 5 folks, together with a two-year-old youngster, US coast guard officers stated, in response to AP. 4 folks had been rescued alive, whereas one particular person stays unaccounted for, a spokesperson for the coast guard’s Houston-Galveston sector instructed CNN.Two of the folks aboard had been members from the Michou and Mau Basis, which is a nonprofit that gives assist to Mexican kids who’ve suffered extreme burns., reported AP.Galveston county sheriff Jimmy Fullen stated the plane was transporting burn sufferers. Whereas the sheriff indicated that 4 folks might have died, the coast guard stated it was unable to verify a fourth fatality as of Monday evening. The Mexican navy confirmed that eight folks had been on board the plane – 4 naval crew members and 4 civilians. Sheriff’s officers instructed CNN affiliate KHOU that a minimum of one pediatric burn affected person was amongst these being transported. Emergency response groups, together with a dive group, crime scene unit, drone unit and patrol officers, had been deployed following the crash, the Galveston County Sheriff’s Workplace stated in a social media put up. The coast guard stated it acquired the primary report of the crash at round 3.17pm (native time). The Texas division of security, federal aviation administration (FAA) and nationwide transportation security board (NTSB) are helping within the response and investigation.“Search and rescue protocols had been instantly activated in coordination with native authorities. The occasion is underway and protocols are being carried out in coordination with all related authorities,” the Mexican navy stated in an announcement. It added that it’s coordinating with the Mexican Consulate in Houston.