helicopter crash

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Martha Erika Alonso, governor of the state of Puebla, died with Rafael Moreno, a senator, and former Puebla governor when their helicopter came down on Monday afternoon shortly after take-off

The wreckage of the four-seat light helicopter was found in a rural area of the state north of the city of Monterrey.

The Lieutenant pilot and Lieutenant Colonel were killed in accident. Co-pilot was rushed to nearby hospital.

The pilot and a technician died.

The aircraft fell on a soccer field.

César Duarte was traveling with his wife and journalist Lolita Ayala.