At least 248 people were killed when a powerful seven point one magnitude earthquake struck Mexico, including 21 children crushed beneath an elementary school that was reduced to rubble.<br/><br/>The destruction revived horrific memories in Mexico on the anniversary of another massive quake in 1985, the disaster-prone country's deadliest ever.<br/><br/>Major Jose Luis Vergara of the Mexican navy said another 30 to 40 people remained trapped inside, while 11 children have been rescued so far.<br/> <br/>In addition to Mexico City, people were also killed in Puebla, Morelos, Mexico state and Guerrero, said Interior<br/>Minister Miguel Osorio Chong.<br/><br/>Mexico City's international airport closed for more than three hours following the quake. The stock market was forced<br/>to shut.

At least 248 people were killed when a powerful seven point one magnitude earthquake struck Mexico, including 21 children crushed beneath an elementary school that was reduced to rubble.<br/><br/>The destruction revived horrific memories in Mexico on the anniversary of another massive quake in 1985, the disaster-prone country's deadliest ever.<br/><br/>Major Jose Luis Vergara of the Mexican navy said another 30 to 40 people remained trapped inside, while 11 children have been rescued so far.<br/> <br/>In addition to Mexico City, people were also killed in Puebla, Morelos, Mexico state and Guerrero, said Interior<br/>Minister Miguel Osorio Chong.<br/><br/>Mexico City's international airport closed for more than three hours following the quake. The stock market was forced<br/>to shut.