Overview
- Mexico’s rail regulator reported a derailment and fire in Tepetitlán that sent a large smoke column skyward and left one person injured.
- Municipal officials said the perimeter was secured and the situation was under control with no reported fatalities or damage to inhabited areas.
- Local reports indicated the convoy included ethyl alcohol and ethanol among its cargo, with additional mentions of grain and vehicles.
- The rail line is operated under concession by Ferromex, whose personnel deployed to the site to support emergency operations.
- The ARTF notified ASEA and is coordinating with federal and local authorities to determine the cause and monitor any environmental risk.