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Mexico Train Derailment Kills 13, Nearly 100 Injured
At least 13 people were killed and 98 others injured after a passenger train derailed in southern Mexico. The accident occurred in the state of Oaxaca when the train was travelling along the Isthmus of Tehuantepec rail corridor. Authorities said several coaches left the tracks, causing severe damage and trapping passengers inside.
Emergency Response And Rescue Operations
Local emergency services, the National Guard and civil protection teams rushed to the site to carry out rescue operations. Injured passengers were transported to nearby hospitals, with several reported to be in serious condition. Officials said rescue work continued for hours to ensure no passengers were left trapped in the wreckage.
Details Of Passengers And Injuries
The train was carrying more than 200 passengers at the time of the derailment. Authorities confirmed that dozens of those injured suffered fractures and head injuries, while others were treated for minor wounds. Medical teams were deployed across hospitals in the region to handle the influx of patients.
Government Response And Investigation Ordered
Mexico’s federal government said senior officials were coordinating relief and medical support for victims and their families. An investigation has been launched to determine the cause of the derailment, including possible track conditions or technical faults. Rail services on the affected route were suspended pending safety checks.
