(CNN) An Aeromexico flight carrying 103 people crashed just after taking off from an airport in northern Mexico, forcing passengers to escape via the emergency slides before the aircraft went up in flames. Dozens were injured, Durango state officials said, and it appears that a strong wind brought down Flight 2431. "The control tower noticed strong wind currents, and this could have caused the accident," Durango Gov. The plane was en route Tuesday from Durango to Mexico City when it rapidly descended after takeoff, airline and state officials said. The plane then skidded off the runway at General Guadalupe Victoria International Airport, stopping about 300 meters (1,000 feet) away, Aispuro said.

Source: CNN July 31, 2018 21:44 UTC