Monster truck runs over people at air show

A monster truck that drove off course and into an audience at a show in Mexico yesterday has killed 13 and injured more than 70.

The incident happened at the 'Extreme Aeroshow' in Chihuahua, Mexico yesterday.


The monster truck was leaping over a pile of cars when the driver seemed to lose control of vehicle and it drove straight into the audience attempting to flee.

Witnesses say they saw the truck driver lose control of the vehicle after hitting his head on the inside of the truck.

'The driver hit his head and his helmet flew off,' recalled spectator Daniel Dominguez, 18.

Dominguez's 11-year-old sister was taken into surgery for injuries to her legs, and his mother was also treated for minor contusions.

41-year-old Jesus Manuel Ibarra was hurt in his arm and hip.

'I fell over, and when I turned around I saw the tire very close. It hit me and threw me to the other side,' he said.
Authorities are also investigating whether a mechanical error might have occurred, causing the gas pedal to remain engaged.

Six people were killed at the scene of the truck show Saturday, and another three people died receiving medical attention. Later, four more bodies were found under the monster truck's wheels.

Marco Quezada, the mayor of Chihuahua, initially said 47 were injured but that number has grow to 70.

The monster truck driver survived the incident and has been arrested.

After the accident, the air show was cancelled. It was the second day of the three-day show.