Mexico Train Crash Kills 13, Nearly 100 Injured
Summary
A train in Mexico derailed between Oaxaca and Veracruz on December 28, killing 13 people and injuring 98. The train accident happened during a busy travel time as many people were traveling for New Year celebrations. Mexican authorities are investigating the cause of the derailment.Key Facts
- The train accident happened on December 28 near the town of Nizanda in Oaxaca, Mexico.
- The derailment killed 13 people and injured 98, with five people seriously injured.
- The train was traveling a 180-mile route from Salina Cruz to Coatzacoalcos.
- The train was carrying 241 passengers and nine crew members at the time of the accident.
- The Interoceanic Train, which recently started operation in 2023, connects southeastern Mexico to the Gulf Coast.
- Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and state Governor Salomon Jara are coordinating emergency response efforts.
- The Mexican Attorney General’s Office has started an investigation into the derailment’s cause.
- Emergency responders and photos from the scene show train carriages toppled and hanging off a cliff.
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