Seven dead as small plane crashes in central Mexico

The plane had taken off from Acapulco, along Mexico's Pacific coast.

Mexico State Civil Protection Co-ordinator Adrián Hernández said the private jet had registered eight passengers and two crew, but hours after the crash only seven bodies had been recovered.

He said the plane had apparently tried to land on a soccer field but hit the metal roof of a nearby business, starting a large fire.

San Mateo Atenco Mayor Ana Muñiz told Milenio Television the fire forced the evacuation of some 130 people in the area.

The crash is under investigation.