17/06/2026 09:53 - Internacionales
Escena nocturna de accidente aéreo en autopista urbana, restos de avioneta pequeña incendiada en el centro de la calzada, múltiples vehículos de emergencia con luces rojas y azules, bomberos y paramédicos trabajando, humo elevándose, ambiente tenso
A small plane crashed on the night of Tuesday, June 16, 2026 onto a busy highway in southern Texas, creating an emergency situation that mobilized multiple rescue teams in the city of Laredo, located on the border with Mexico.
The incident occurred shortly after 10:00 PM local time, as confirmed by Laredo Police Department investigator José Baeza. The aircraft impacted directly onto Loop 20 highway, causing a fire at the crash site.
Rescue teams mobilized immediately after receiving the alert to extract the aircraft occupants.
Authorities closed the highway in both directions while rescue operations and investigations continue.
At this time, the number of people aboard has not been confirmed nor their medical condition.
Laredo is a city located in southern Texas, on the border with Mexico. It is one of the busiest border ports in the United States, with a high flow of commercial transport and passengers. Loop 20 is an important highway that circles the city, connecting various areas and serving as a key transit route for both local and commercial traffic.
For international readers: Laredo is located approximately 150 miles southwest of San Antonio and sits directly across the Rio Grande from Nuevo Laredo, Mexico. It is a major trade hub, with billions of dollars in goods crossing through its ports annually.
This is a developing story. Authorities continue working at the scene and are expected to provide further details about the causes of the accident and the condition of the occupants in the coming hours.
Source: Associated Press / Laredo Police Department
Alfredo S. Quiroga
