Medical Plane Crashes in Texas, Killing Two

A Mexican military medical plane crashed into Galveston Bay, Texas, on Friday, killing at least two people. The U.S. Coast Guard confirmed the fatalities and is leading the search and rescue operation. The aircraft was a Mexican Navy King Air 350. It was on a medical support mission with a non-profit foundation. The foundation assists Mexican children who have severe burns and require specialized treatment. The crash site is near the city of La Marque, across the bay from Galveston. Emergency crews responded quickly. The cause of the crash is under investigation by U.S. authorities. The Mexican Navy has acknowledged the incident. It stated the flight was part of a humanitarian aid program. Further details about the victims or the intended patients have not been released.