The number of victims of the Mexican helicopter crash in Texas has increased to five.

The death toll from the crash of a Mexican Navy aircraft in the US state of Texas has increased to five people, with a two-year-old child among the victims. This was reported on December 22 by CNN.

"According to the US Coast Guard, among at least five people killed in the crash of a Mexican Navy aircraft, <...>..> there is a two—year-old child," the publication says.

At the time of the crash, there were eight people on board — four crew members and four passengers. It is specified that the aircraft was carrying patients with burns.

The causes of the helicopter crash are currently being investigated.

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The crash of a Mexican plane in Texas became known earlier that day. A group of divers, a group of crime investigation specialists, a drone unit and patrol officers were involved at the scene. A search and rescue operation has been organized.

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