Horrific accident in Mexico: train crashes into bus, 10 fatalities.

Serious railway accident in Mexico: 10 dead and over 60 injured

According to inkorr.com: A massive railway disaster occurred in Mexico, resulting in the deaths of 10 people and more than 60 injuries. This was reported by

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The incident happened on September 8 on the route between Atlacomulco and Maravatío, when a freight train at high speed collided with a double-decker passenger bus. Among the victims are seven women and three men.

The problem of road traffic accidents in Latin America

Preliminary data indicates that the bus was crossing the railway tracks when the train suddenly collided with it. The impact was so powerful that the train dragged the bus along the tracks and overturned it. At the accident site, there were no barriers or warning signs installed.

At this time, local authorities have not provided detailed information about the causes of the disaster. It is important to note that fatal traffic accidents involving buses are a widespread phenomenon in Latin America. According to data from the Mexican government, over 12,000 accidents occurred on federal highways in 2023 alone.

This tragic event once again highlights the seriousness of the road safety issue in the region, as road traffic accidents remain a significant threat to human life.