Small plane crash near Galveston kills 3 people
A small plane crash near Galveston on Monday afternoon has resulted in the death of three individuals, as reported by KTRK with information from the U.S. Coast Guard. The Coast Guard received a report of the crash at 3:20 p.m. west of the Galveston Causeway and immediately dispatched a boat and helicopter for search and rescue operations. It was revealed by a Mexican Navy official to ABC News that the plane involved belonged to their institution and was engaged in a medical support mission when the incident occurred. Details such as the cause of the crash, the number of passengers on board, and additional information have not been disclosed as of 6:30 p.m. on Monday. Responders including officials from the Federal Aviation Administration, the Texas Department of Public Safety, a dive team, a crime scene unit, a drone unit, and patrol units from the Galveston County Sheriff's Office were expected at the crash site.
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