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FGR Secures Black Box Data After Oaxaca Train Derailment as Death Toll Reaches 14

Investigators pursue multidisciplinary forensics with no findings released.

Overview

  • The federal prosecutor’s office said AIC specialists, guided by the Federal Public Ministry and with the rail safety agency’s participation, extracted and preserved the locomotive’s black box data.
  • The confirmed fatalities rose to 14 after a hospitalized passenger died at the IMSS Regional High Specialty Hospital, according to the latest FGR communiqué.
  • Authorities reported no disclosure of the black box contents as expert analyses continue in genetics, chemistry, computer forensics, civil engineering and architecture without a stated timeline.
  • Victim support is being coordinated by FECOR with CEAV and Interior’s human-rights unit, which are tracking the condition of the injured, contacting families and facilitating the release of remains.
  • SEMAR said a track inspection 90 minutes before the crash detected no anomalies and provided a public assistance line, while investigators also catalogued recovered luggage and took evidence from the FIT legal representative.