Mexicans survive earthquake, then government helicopter kills 13 on the groundA government helicopter carrying officials surveying damage from an earthquake has crashed in southern Mexico, killing at least 13 men, women and children. The crash occurred as the helicopter was preparing to land in a field in the town after dark, the Associated Press reported. LUIS ALBERTO CRUZ HERNANDEZ/AP A downed helicopter lays on its side, on top of a van, in Mexico. The crash killed 13 people on the ground. Dozens had gathered in the field, possibly waiting for the helicopter and the government officials to land.

Source: Stuff February 18, 2018 08:26 UTC