On September 8 (local time), a catastrophic collision occurred on the highway connecting Atlacomulco town, about 115km northwest of Mexico City, with Marahao city in Michoacan state.
The cargo ship crashed straight into a double-decker bus carrying passengers, causing the upper floor of the bus to be crushed and the metal frame to be severely deformed.
At least 10 people were killed, including seven women and three men, according to the Mexico State Prosecutor General's Office. More than 60 people were injured, including critical cases, some of whom have been discharged after treatment.
Canadian Pacific Kansas City de Mexico railway operator said the bus tried to cross the track as the train was approaching. The airline sent condolences to the victims' families and called on drivers to comply with the signs and stop when there are commands at railway intersections.
Herradura de Plata bus company has not yet responded to the accident. Images of the scene show that rescue forces have blocked off the area, while the front of the bus was severely damaged.
serious bus accidents are not uncommon in Mexico and many countries in Latin America. The latest report from the Mexican government shows that in 2023, there were 12,099 collisions on the federal highway, causing more than $100 million in damage, injuring 6,400 people and killing nearly 1,900 people. Earlier in February, more than 40 people died when a bus carrying passengers from the tourist city of Cancun to Tabasco collided with a truck and caught fire.
Buses are still the main means of transportation for Mexians, while the passenger rail network is still limited. The government under President Claudia Sheinbaum is making strong efforts to expand the railway system, connecting many areas in the north and central regions of the country.
