In Mexico, a train crashed into a bus: 10 killed in a terrible accident

Horrific train accident in Mexico: 10 dead and over 60 injured

A major train accident occurred in Mexico, resulting in the deaths of 10 people and over 60 injured. This was reported by

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referencing Reuters.

The accident happened on September 8 on the highway between the town of Atlacomulco and Maravatio. A freight train at high speed crashed into a double-decker passenger bus. Among the deceased are seven women and three men.

The prevalence of fatal road accidents in Latin America

Preliminary reports indicate that the bus was on the railway tracks due to heavy traffic when the train suddenly emerged and collided with it. The impact was so strong that the train dragged the bus along the tracks and tipped it over. It is noted that there were no barriers or warning signs at the accident site.

Currently, local authorities have not provided detailed information about the causes of the incident and those responsible for it. It is worth noting that fatal traffic accidents involving buses are quite common in Latin America. According to the Mexican government, more than 12,000 accidents occurred on federal highways alone in 2023.

During the large train accident in Mexico, 10 people died and over 60 were injured. This incident once again highlights the issue of fatal road traffic accidents in Latin America, which remain a serious safety concern on the region's roads.