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Death Toll From Mexico’s Interoceanic Train Derailment Rises to 14 After Hospitalized Victim Dies

Investigators now scrutinize the train's operation following findings of no visible track damage.

Overview

  • The 73-year-old victim, identified by local authorities as Hilda Alcántara Alvarado of San Pedro Comitancillo, died on January 1 while receiving specialized care.
  • Mexico’s Navy confirmed the death and said agencies remain coordinated on victim support and case follow-up.
  • The derailment occurred December 28 near Nizanda on the Salina CruzCoatzacoalcos route, with a convoy of two locomotives and four cars carrying about 250 passengers.
  • The FGR is analyzing the event recorder and examining possible mechanical failure, excessive speed, or human error as lines of inquiry.
  • IMSS reported at least 10 people remain hospitalized, authorities have returned bodies to families, and Oaxaca officials offered a helicopter transfer for Alcántara’s remains.