Train collides with double-decker bus in Mexico, resulting in 8 fatalities and multiple injuries
A tragic accident occurred in Mexico early Monday when a freight train collided with a double-decker bus, resulting in the loss of at least eight lives and leaving 45 others injured. The incident happened in an industrial area in Atlacomulco, about 80 miles northwest of Mexico City, where warehouses and factories are located. Authorities are currently at the crash site, and the state prosecutor's office has initiated an investigation. The bus belonged to the Herradura de Plata line and was severely damaged in the collision, with the company yet to make a public statement. The train operator, Canadian Pacific Kansas City of Mexico, acknowledged the accident and shared condolences with the victims' families. City officials in Atlacomulco have urged residents to avoid the area and expressed sympathy for the families affected. While details about the cause of the accident are still unknown, videos on social media depict the devastating moment when the train struck the bus at a rail crossing with no visible barriers. This incident highlights the alarming increase in accidents at rail crossings in Mexico, as reported in the latest findings from the Rail Transportation Regulating Agency.
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