Hurricane Grace kills 8 in Mexico

By Sinan Dogan

BOGOTA, Colombia (AA) - At least eight people were killed on Saturday as Hurricane Grace hit Mexico.

Grace, which reached speeds of up to 200 kilometers meters per hour (125 miles per hour) as a Category 3 storm, hit the state of Veracruz, according to media reports.

The fatalities were a result of heavy rain and destruction caused by the storm.

Officials warned that heavy rains would continue.

*Writing by Seda Sevencan