Collision between buses and 30 -dead truck leaves in Mexico

Collision between buses and 30 -dead truck leaves in Mexico


Nine people were injured; The accident occurred after the truck, which was driving in the opposite direction, invading the bus lane

A collision between one Travel buses and one load at least left 30 dead and nine injured in Escarcega, city south of the state of Campeche, in Mexico. The accident occurred on Saturday morning, 08, when the The truck invaded the bus lane.




The images published on social networks showed the vehicles completely taken by the flames, while some injuries are listened to for help. Both vehicles were completely destroyed. The bus made a interstatal trip: he had left CancunIn Quintana Roo, heading to Tabasco, about 900 km away.



Collision between buses and 30 -dead truck leaves in Mexico

The local press says that at least 30 people died due to the accident. The number has not yet been officially confirmedSince this type of bus “makes several stops until they reach their destination, where passengers can climb and go down,” said the secretary of the Campeche government, Elisa Hernández, in a video published on social networks. There is also no official information on the total number of passengers on board.

Above nine woundedlocal authorities reported being cared for in several hospitals in the region.

THE Acostic tourThe bus operator said he is working with the authorities to clarify the accident. The company “deeply regrets what happened, we have lost very dear colleagues, as well as customers and friends”.

At the time of the accident, The bus “was in excellent condition, circulating at a moderate speed according to road traffic regulation”The operator underlined.

“However, approximately at the height of km 171 of A trucks circulating in the opposite direction invaded the track where our bus circulated. Despite the maneuvers that our operator has made, It was impossible to avoid collision“He added.

The Campeche police are leading investigations into the accident. The governor of Tabasco Javier May complained what happened and said he was in contact with the Campeche authorities to “provide the necessary assistance”. /With information from AFP

Source: Terra

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