Terrible train accident in Mexico: 13 dead and 98 injured in derailed train

Terrible incident in Oaxaca

According to Главком: A terrible incident occurred in Oaxaca, Mexico: a passenger train derailed, resulting in at least 13 fatalities and 98 injuries. The accident happened near the city of Nisanda while the train was carrying 250 people.

Among the injured, 36 individuals are receiving medical assistance, and Mexico's president Claudia Sheinbaum reported that five of them are in critical condition. The train that derailed was launched in 2023 and is part of the Interoceanic Corridor. This corridor aims to connect the port of Salina Cruz with a port on the Gulf of Mexico coast.

Investigation and safety

Details of the incident are currently under investigation, and local authorities are working to provide necessary assistance to the victims.

This incident underscores the importance of safety on railways, especially in the context of new infrastructure projects such as the Interoceanic Corridor. - Source unknown

In the aftermath of the tragedy, authorities must thoroughly check the technical condition of the trains and infrastructure to prevent similar incidents in the future. It is now crucial to focus on medical aid for the injured and their support during this difficult time.