NewsTragic collision in southern Mexico claims 41 lives

Tragic collision in southern Mexico claims 41 lives

A tragic road accident in southern Mexico has resulted in the death of 41 people, as confirmed by the authorities in the state of Tabasco.

Tragic toll of the accident in Mexico. 41 people dead.
Tragic toll of the accident in Mexico. 41 people dead.
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Kamila Gurgul

On Saturday, a devastating road accident occurred in southern Mexico, claiming the lives of 41 people, according to the authorities in Tabasco. A bus carrying 48 passengers collided with a truck.

In the aftermath of this collision, 38 passengers, two bus drivers, and the truck driver lost their lives.

Causes of the accident

According to Reuters, the bus caught fire after the collision with the truck. The Acosta Tour company, which owns the bus, issued a statement providing details of the incident.

"The accident occurred when the truck entered the lane where our coach was traveling from Villa del Sol to Tecolutilla. At the time of the accident, our coach was in optimal condition and was moving at a moderate speed," the statement reads.

This tragedy is one of the most severe in the region in recent years. Authorities are conducting an investigation to ascertain the exact causes of the incident.