In a devastating incident on the highway connecting Cuacnopalan and Oaxaca in Puebla state, at least 21 individuals have lost their lives following a three-vehicle collision. Local government official Samuel Aguilar Pala confirmed that the tragic crash occurred on Wednesday morning, with 18 victims dying at the scene and three others succumbing to injuries in the hospital.
Preliminary reports indicate that the crash involved a cement truck attempting to overtake a van, leading to a catastrophic chain of events. According to Mexican newspaper La Jornada, the cement truck veered into oncoming traffic, colliding first with a bus and subsequently crashing into a transport van head-on. Following the impact, the cement truck reportedly fell into a ravine and ignited.
Eyewitness footage shared on social media depicts a significant plume of dark smoke billowing from the ravine and extensive damage to the roadside. Although the video’s authenticity remains unverified by major news outlets, it highlights the dire consequences of the accident.
This tragic crash underscores the pressing issue of highway safety in Mexico, a country that has witnessed numerous serious road accidents in recent years. Just earlier this year, a bus accident in Tabasco resulted in the deaths of dozens of individuals, bringing further attention to the critical state of road safety across the region.
Preliminary reports indicate that the crash involved a cement truck attempting to overtake a van, leading to a catastrophic chain of events. According to Mexican newspaper La Jornada, the cement truck veered into oncoming traffic, colliding first with a bus and subsequently crashing into a transport van head-on. Following the impact, the cement truck reportedly fell into a ravine and ignited.
Eyewitness footage shared on social media depicts a significant plume of dark smoke billowing from the ravine and extensive damage to the roadside. Although the video’s authenticity remains unverified by major news outlets, it highlights the dire consequences of the accident.
This tragic crash underscores the pressing issue of highway safety in Mexico, a country that has witnessed numerous serious road accidents in recent years. Just earlier this year, a bus accident in Tabasco resulted in the deaths of dozens of individuals, bringing further attention to the critical state of road safety across the region.
