Tragic Highway Accident in Northern Mexico: Updated Death Toll

shire Rodrigo Reyes, a senior Zacatecas state official, revealed new details about the grim incident.

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In a statement quoted below, Reyes stated the number of fatalities had been revised from an initial 24 deaths to 19, following comprehensive rescue efforts and analysis. Six of the passengers involved in the accident are still undergoing medical treatment in local hospitals.

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"Following rescue efforts and expert work carried out at the scene, the confirmed number is unfortunately 19 people… Six people are being treated in hospital, "

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The catastrophic event transpired on a highway linking Zacatecas with Aguascalientes, leading traffic officials to close the route and deploy additional emergency forces to assist those affected.

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The highway, notorious for its treacherous conditions, experienced a deadly collision when a large container filled with corn toppled from a moving cargo truck. Unfortunately, the convoy involving 25 passengers was forced to swerve, resulting in the bus overturning and tragic loss of life.

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Traffic Safety in Mexico: Rising Tensions and Statistics

Traffic accidents in Mexico have been on a sobering increase since 2020. Key data provided by the Inegi national statistics institute reveals the grim state of affairs, highlighting the need for a thorough investigation and comprehensive safety measures.

2020:

• 300,000+ accidents.
• 4,200+ deaths.
• 75,000+ injuries.

2021:

• 381,048 accidents.
• 4,803 deaths.
• 90,000+ injuries.

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The ongoing trend is a significant cause for concern and underscores the urgency of enacting more stringent traffic safety regulations and infrastructure improvements.

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<p class="dcr-1eu361v">A cargo truck collided with a passenger bus in northern Mexico on Saturday, leaving at least 19 people dead and six injured, authorities said.</p>
<p class="dcr-1eu361v">Officials adjusted the death toll after initially reporting 24 deaths, citing information from first responders.</p>
<p class="dcr-1eu361v">In a statement, Rodrigo Reyes, a senior Zacatecas state official, said: “Following rescue efforts and expert work carried out at the scene, the confirmed number is, unfortunately, 19 people.”</p>
<p class="dcr-1eu361v">He said six people were being treated in hospital.</p>
<p class="dcr-1eu361v">The accident, on a highway that connects Zacatecas with the central state of Aguascalientes, occurred when a container filled with corn fell off the truck, causing the bus with 25 people onboard to overturn.</p>
<p class="dcr-1eu361v">The bus was travelling between the city of Tepic, in western Nayarit state, and Ciudad Juárez on the US border.</p>
<p class="dcr-1eu361v">The highway was closed to traffic, Reyes said, adding that army, National Guard and civil protection forces were deployed.</p>
<p class="dcr-1eu361v">Traffic accidents in Mexico have been on the rise since 2020, when there were just over 300,000.</p>
<p class="dcr-1eu361v">Last year there were 381,048 accidents, leading to 4,803 deaths and more than 90,000 injuries, according to the Inegi national statistics institute.</p>
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