Ahuazotepec .- Authorities reported a meteorite falling on Wednesday afternoon between the towns of Ahuazotepec and Cuautepec, which allegedly destroyed a bridge. According to the Huauchinango Municipal Police , the first reports are there are no injuries, and that the impact generated a roar that was heard as far away as Zacatlan and Tulancingo, Hidalgo.
Radio station Tulancingo XENQ gave the initial reports a few hours ago. According to Jorge Martinez, a reporter for XENQ, they received reports from people in Huauchinango of a loud explosion.
The Puebla information portal, e-consulta.com, said the incident took place today at 18:30 hours between the two towns and noted that the Mexican army had cordoned off the area.
Initially authorities believed the impact was by a falling aircraft. However, on reaching the site, they realized that the phenomenon left a hole 30 meters in diameter.