Truck crashes into spectators during Mexico show

At least six people were killed and dozens injured at a show in Mexico when a modified pick-up known as a monster truck crashed into spectators. At least one child was said to be among the dead.
The monster truck - with tires said to be 1.5 meters (nearly 5ft) high - was reported to have ploughed into a stand. The vehicle was taking part in a demonstration at an annual air show attended by thousands in the northern city of Chihuahua on Saturday evening.


The monster truck was performing a demolition stunt which involved crushing smaller vehicles beneath its huge tires.

A spokesman for the Chihuahua state prosecutors' office said the driver appeared to have lost control of the truck after leaping an obstacle.

It was reported that prosecutors were looking at the possibility that mechanical failure meant the driver was unable to disengage the accelerator.