A devastating bus accident occurred in central Mexico, resulting in the loss of 24 lives and leaving five individuals injured. The incident took place at midnight on Friday as a bus was departing from Tepic in the state of Nayarit, en route to Ciudad Juarez in northern Mexico.
According to authorities, the crash was caused by a trailer detaching from a truck transporting corn on a highway. The detached trailer led to a collision with the passenger bus, causing it to tip over onto its right side.
The injured passengers were promptly taken to a hospital in Zacatecas for medical treatment. Juan Manríquez Moreno, the coordinator of the National Guard in Zacatecas, provided details of the accident in a video shared on social media, highlighting the tragic sequence of events.
Rodrigo Reyes Mugüerza, the secretary general of the government in Zacatecas, expressed condolences to the families affected by the accident. He emphasized the solidarity of the community during this difficult time and assured that authorities were working to secure the area and provide support to those impacted.
As a result of the crash, the highway where the accident occurred was temporarily closed to allow officials to conduct investigations and ensure the safety of the area. Authorities announced plans to release the names of the injured individuals to assist families in locating their loved ones.
This tragic incident serves as a reminder of the importance of road safety and the need for vigilance while traveling. Our thoughts are with the families of the victims and the injured as they navigate this challenging situation.
