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Accident in Atlacomulco: Train Collides with Passenger Bus, Leaving 8 Dead and 45 Injured

Closure of Maravatio-Atlacomulco highway due to an accident; authorities are currently managing the situation and attending to the injured parties.

Collision between a train and a passenger bus in Atlacomulco results in at least 8 fatalities and...
Collision between a train and a passenger bus in Atlacomulco results in at least 8 fatalities and 45 injuries.

Accident in Atlacomulco: Train Collides with Passenger Bus, Leaving 8 Dead and 45 Injured

In the Industrial Zone of Atlacomulco, Mexico, a tragic accident occurred on the Maravatio-Atlacomulco highway, involving a passenger bus from the Herradura de Plata line and a train.

Preliminary reports suggest at least 45 people were injured and eight people lost their lives in the accident. The Municipality of Atlacomulco has expressed deep sympathy to the affected families and asked for respect and consideration for the victims and their families.

The bus operator involved in the accident was the company Herradura de Plata. Emergency services from the state and municipality, including civil protection personnel, responded promptly to the scene.

The Municipality of Atlacomulco has asked the population to avoid approaching the accident area to facilitate the work of emergency services. Traffic is currently closed in both directions due to the accident, as reported by the C5 surveillance system of the State of Mexico.

The statement from the Municipality of Atlacomulco did not provide an updated number of injured or dead, but it did mention multiple human losses. The statement also did not mention any new information about the number of passengers on the bus or any changes in the status of the C5 surveillance system or traffic closure.

The Municipality of Atlacomulco is encouraging people to stay calm, act responsibly, and take precautions. They are also advising people to consider alternative traffic routes due to the accident.

The Municipality of Atlacomulco is providing necessary assistance in coordination with relevant authorities. They have asked for the public's understanding and cooperation during this difficult time.

As the situation develops, more information may be released. The community is urged to follow updates from reliable sources to stay informed.

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