Medical Evacuation Plane Crashes in Texas, Killing Multiple Burn Victims

A Mexican navy aircraft crashed in Texas on Friday while transporting patients for medical treatment. The plane was on a specialized mission to evacuate burn victims when it went down near Galveston. Officials confirm multiple fatalities. The number of people killed and the cause of the crash are not yet known. The flight was a cross-border humanitarian effort. It originated in Mexico and was attempting to land at a Galveston airport when the accident occurred. Local and federal authorities in the United States are responding to the scene. Mexican officials have also been notified and are coordinating with their U.S. counterparts. An investigation into the crash has begun.