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Yahoo
18-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Musician Aurelio Martinez, 11 Others Dead in Plane Crash Near Honduras
Originally appeared on E! Online Aurelio Martinez and 11 others have died after a plane crashed near Honduras. Late in the evening of March 17, a Lanhsa Airlines plane that had departed from Roatan, a Honduran island, crashed into the Caribbean sea, killing at least 12 people, authorities said. 'Twelve people dead and five alive after plane crash in Roatan,' Honduras National Police wrote in a statement to X, translated from Spanish. 'At this time, only one body remains to be recovered, and rescue teams continue their work." Civil Aviation Official Carlos Padilla told CBS News that the aircraft had 'made a sharp turn to the right of the runway and fell into the water. The aforementioned outlet, as well as local outlets in Honduras, further reported that among the passengers was 56-year-old Martinez, a popular member of the Garifuna music scene known by the moniker Aurelio, who was also representative in the Honduran National Congress. More from E! Online Tracy Morgan Breaks Silence After Medical Emergency at Knicks Game Family of Teen Twin Brothers Speaks Out After They're Found Dead From Apparent Murder-Suicide RHOC Star Gina Kirschenheiter's Ex-Husband Matt Suffers Heart Attack at 40 Following news of his death, the country of Belize issued a statement eulogizing the musician. 'Aurelio was a great friend of Belize and a true champion of Garifuna culture and music,' the country wrote in a statement to their official Ministry of Foreign Affairs X account. 'As a renowned Garifuna musician, Aurelio was a powerful voice in preserving and promoting the rich cultural heritage of the Garinagu people." The statement added that the musician's death 'leaves a void in the world of music and culture, but his legacy will live on in the hearts of all who loved his art and his people.' In her own statement to X, president of Honduras Xiomara Castro noted that the Honduras rescue teams are 'tirelessly' working to save survivors from the crash and transport them to local hospitals. She concluded in her statement, 'May God protect people's lives.' E! News has reached out to local Honduran authorities as well as to reps for Aurelio Martinez, but has not yet heard back. For the latest breaking news updates, click here to download the E! News App
Sky News
18-03-2025
- Sky News
Twelve dead including musician after plane crash in Honduras
A popular musician is among 12 people who have died in a plane crash in Honduras. Garifuna musician Aurelio Martinez died with 11 others on Monday after a plane crashed off the coast of Roatan Island, shortly after taking off. Five people were said to have survived the crash. The aircraft, operated by airline Lanhsa, was carrying 14 passengers and three crew members, according to the country's transport ministry. National police confirmed the deaths which also included, according to local media, two children, a US national and a French national. The plane had been scheduled to fly to La Ceiba airport on the Honduran mainland. Both police and fire officials detailed the rescue effort under way. Photos showed emergency services working by torchlight on Monday night to recover bodies from the sea. Roatan, the largest of the Bay Islands just off the Honduran coast, is a popular tourist attraction and known for its coral reefs. Local fire chief Franklin Borjas said adverse conditions had complicated the search and rescue efforts. It was added the search for the last victim was ongoing, the fire service said. Honduran President Xiomara Castro said: "I have immediately activated the Emergency Operations Committee (COE) team, comprised of the Armed Forces, the Honduran Fire Department, COPECO, the National Police, 911, the Red Cross, the Ministry of Health, and SAN. "They have immediately arrived at the scene of the plane crash that occurred 1km from Roatan International Airport and are tirelessly assisting in the unfortunate incident. "The public hospitals in San Pedro Sula and La Ceiba are now ready to treat injured passengers.
