Helicopter carrying 20 people crashes in Mexico

SANAA, Aug. 26 (YPA) – A helicopter carrying at least 20 people has crashed after taking off in the central Mexican state of Hidalgo, as it attempted to land, and passengers included Eric Cisneros, secretary of the Mexican government in the state of Veracruz.

Luckily, there are no victims. We continue to help, despite being slightly injured,” Interior Minister of Hidalgo Eric Cisneros wrote on his Twitter page on late Wednesday.

A video from social networks shows the helicopter falling on the field after the loss of control by pilots.

The helicopter was inspecting the areas recently hit by the Grace  Hurricane .

E.M