Tragedy in Tabasco: 41 killed in fiery bus‑truck crash
In a tragic road accident in southern Mexico, 41 people were killed. This information was confirmed by the authorities of the state of Tabasco.
On Saturday in southern Mexico, a tragic road accident occurred in which 41 people died, as confirmed by the authorities of the state of Tabasco. A bus carrying 48 passengers collided with a truck.
As a result 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 colliding with the truck. The Acosta Tour company, the owner of the bus, issued a statement explaining the circumstances of the event.
"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 accident is one of the most tragic in the region in recent years. Authorities are conducting an investigation to determine the exact causes of the incident.