Authorities reported that on Wednesday morning, a tragic three-vehicle collision occurred on the highway connecting Cuacnopalan and Oaxaca in Puebla state. According to Samuel Aguilar Pala, a local government official, immediate reports indicate that 18 victims died instantly at the scene of the crash, while an additional three succumbed to their injuries later in the hospital. Several others were injured and are currently receiving medical treatment.
Witnesses indicate that the devastating incident involved a tanker truck, a bus, and a passenger van. Reports from local media, including Mexican newspaper La Jornada, suggest that the crash began when a cement truck attempted to overtake a van. In the maneuver, the truck veered into oncoming traffic, colliding with a bus before crashing head-on into the transport van. The impact caused the truck to tumble into a nearby ravine and ignite in flames.
A video circulating on social media, shared by a local journalist, depicts a thick cloud of dark smoke rising from the ravine alongside extensive damage to highway railings. However, it is essential to note that the video remains unverified by official sources.
This alarming incident adds to a troubling trend, as Mexico has experienced several serious road accidents in recent years. Just earlier this year, dozens were killed in a separate bus crash in Tabasco, highlighting ongoing concerns regarding road safety in the region.
Witnesses indicate that the devastating incident involved a tanker truck, a bus, and a passenger van. Reports from local media, including Mexican newspaper La Jornada, suggest that the crash began when a cement truck attempted to overtake a van. In the maneuver, the truck veered into oncoming traffic, colliding with a bus before crashing head-on into the transport van. The impact caused the truck to tumble into a nearby ravine and ignite in flames.
A video circulating on social media, shared by a local journalist, depicts a thick cloud of dark smoke rising from the ravine alongside extensive damage to highway railings. However, it is essential to note that the video remains unverified by official sources.
This alarming incident adds to a troubling trend, as Mexico has experienced several serious road accidents in recent years. Just earlier this year, dozens were killed in a separate bus crash in Tabasco, highlighting ongoing concerns regarding road safety in the region.
