At least 21 individuals have lost their lives following a serious road accident in central Mexico, according to reports from local government authorities. The crash occurred Wednesday morning on the highway linking Cuacnopalan and Oaxaca in the Puebla region, confirmed Samuel Aguilar Pala, a local official. Initial reports indicate that 18 victims died at the scene, while three others succumbed to their injuries in hospital.
Eyewitness accounts and local media describe a sequence of events where a cement truck attempted to overtake a van, leading to a catastrophic collision with a bus and a subsequent head-on impact with a transport van. This series of collisions caused the cement truck to overturn and plunge into a nearby ravine, igniting a fire.
Videos shared by bystanders on social media capture the scene, showing thick plumes of dark smoke enveloping the ravine, alongside damage inflicted on road infrastructure. Although unverified by BBC news, the footage provides a harrowing glimpse of the aftermath.
The tragedy adds to a concerning trend of severe road accidents on Mexico's highways. Earlier this year, a horrific bus crash in Tabasco resulted in numerous fatalities, underscoring the need for enhanced road safety measures throughout the nation.
Eyewitness accounts and local media describe a sequence of events where a cement truck attempted to overtake a van, leading to a catastrophic collision with a bus and a subsequent head-on impact with a transport van. This series of collisions caused the cement truck to overturn and plunge into a nearby ravine, igniting a fire.
Videos shared by bystanders on social media capture the scene, showing thick plumes of dark smoke enveloping the ravine, alongside damage inflicted on road infrastructure. Although unverified by BBC news, the footage provides a harrowing glimpse of the aftermath.
The tragedy adds to a concerning trend of severe road accidents on Mexico's highways. Earlier this year, a horrific bus crash in Tabasco resulted in numerous fatalities, underscoring the need for enhanced road safety measures throughout the nation.
