In a harrowing incident on Wednesday morning, a three-vehicle collision on the highway between Cuacnopalan and Oaxaca has claimed the lives of at least 21 individuals, as reported by local government official Samuel Aguilar Pala. The deadly event unfolded when a cement truck attempted to overtake a van, resulting in a catastrophic chain reaction. The truck collided with a bus before crashing head-on into a transport van and subsequently plunging into a nearby ravine where it caught fire.
Tragic Road Accident Claims 21 Lives in Central Mexico
Tragic Road Accident Claims 21 Lives in Central Mexico
A devastating crash involving multiple vehicles has left 21 dead and several injured in Puebla state.
According to Mr. Pala, 18 people tragically lost their lives at the scene, with an additional three succumbing to their injuries in the hospital. Rescue efforts are underway for several others who have sustained injuries and are currently receiving medical treatment.
Local media outlets, including La Jornada, have detailed the sequence of events leading to the crash, noting the significant damage caused and the ensuing chaos. Footage circulating on social media shows a plume of dark smoke billowing from the ravine and extensive destruction of road infrastructure. This tragic incident adds to a growing list of severe road accidents in Mexico, with a similar bus crash in February resulting in numerous fatalities in Tabasco.
Local media outlets, including La Jornada, have detailed the sequence of events leading to the crash, noting the significant damage caused and the ensuing chaos. Footage circulating on social media shows a plume of dark smoke billowing from the ravine and extensive destruction of road infrastructure. This tragic incident adds to a growing list of severe road accidents in Mexico, with a similar bus crash in February resulting in numerous fatalities in Tabasco.
