Deadly Train-Bus Collision in Mexico City Claims 10 Lives, Injures Over 50
A freight train collided with a double-decker bus in an industrial zone near Atlacomulco, Mexico City, killing at least 10 people and injuring over 50, prompting an investigation.
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Overview
- A fatal collision occurred between a freight train and a double-decker bus in an industrial zone south of Atlacomulco, outside Mexico City.
- The devastating crash resulted in at least 10 deaths and over 50 injuries, with the bus's roof being torn off during the impact.
- Reports indicate there were no visible crossing gates or signals at the site where the fatal train-bus collision took place.
- Seconds before the collision, cars had stopped, and a motorcycle successfully crossed the tracks just prior to the freight train striking the bus.
- Authorities are currently working at the collision site, investigating the incident to determine its specific cause and how it occurred.
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Center-leaning sources cover this story neutrally, focusing on factual reporting of a tragic accident. They provide key details like the number of casualties, location, and companies involved without using loaded language or emphasizing a particular viewpoint. The reporting maintains an objective tone, presenting information directly and concisely.
"At least 10 people have been killed and more than 40 injured after a freight train crashed into a double-decker bus in central Mexico, authorities have said."
BBC News"The freight train’s horn rang out shortly before it cleaved in two a double-decker bus carrying domestic and construction workers to Mexico’s capital on Monday morning, leaving at least 10 dead, more than 50 injured and sending families to hospitals to search for answers."
ABC News"A freight train slammed into a double-decker bus in Mexico early Monday, killing at least eight people and injuring 45, authorities said."
CBS News"A train collided with a double-deck bus northwest of Mexico City early Monday, killing at least eight people and injuring 45, authorities said."
ABC News"The bus from the Herradura de Plata line was ripped apart by the collision."
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FAQ
There were no visible crossing gates or stop signals at the crossing where the train-bus collision occurred. Witnesses reported the train blew its horn well ahead of the crossing, but no barriers were present to prevent crossing.
The bus was carrying domestic and construction workers commuting to Mexico City. Victims included a wide age range from 19 to 48 years old, with many passengers being domestic workers traveling to their jobs.
Authorities launched an investigation at the scene to determine the cause of the collision and took the injured to hospitals across the state. The train company sent personnel to cooperate with investigators as well.
Yes, reports indicated the bus driver was in custody following the collision, as the bus was reportedly trying to overtake other vehicles while crossing the tracks at the time of impact.
Accidents at grade-level rail crossings have been increasing in Mexico in recent years, with 800 incidents reported in the previous year compared to 602 two years prior, making them the most common type of rail-related accidents in the country.
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