21 killed in highway crash in Mexico
At least 21 people were killed in a tragic auto accident on a highway connecting Mexico's Oaxaca and Puebla states, according to Puebla Interior Minister Samuel Aguilar. The incident involved three vehicles, and an unspecified number of individuals are receiving treatment for injuries. Reports indicate that the accident was caused by a cement truck attempting to overtake another vehicle, leading to a head-on collision with a bus and a transport van. Following the collisions, the truck fell into a ravine and caught fire.
This deadly accident is part of a troubling trend of severe road incidents in Mexico, particularly on winding and steep roads. Earlier in March, at least 11 people died when a bus flipped over in Oaxaca, and in 2023, a bus crash in the southern state resulted in 29 fatalities.
Emergency services responded quickly to the scene of the crash, but the intensity of the fire complicated rescue efforts and hindered access to the wreckage. Eighteen victims were pronounced dead at the scene, while three others later died in the hospital.
The incident has raised ongoing concerns about road safety in Mexico, where high-speed highways and heavy traffic contribute to frequent and severe accidents. Authorities are conducting a thorough investigation to determine the cause of the collision and to implement measures to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
The community is mourning the loss of life, and support services are being provided to the families affected by this tragedy. Officials are urging drivers to exercise caution and adhere to traffic regulations to improve safety on the nation’s roads as the investigation continues.
