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High Winds From Cold Front 25 Topple Three CFE Transmission Towers Near Coatzacoalcos

CFE crews are dismantling debris to reopen the CoatzacoalcosVillahermosa highway.

Overview

  • CFE confirmed three high‑voltage towers collapsed beside the Puente Coatzacoalcos I late Tuesday with no injuries reported.
  • The Guardia Nacional reported a closure at km 000+800 of the CoatzacoalcosVillahermosa route, and CFE removed the portion blocking the roadway to allow vehicle passage.
  • Local outlets reported a domino effect in which one fallen structure pulled down another and a tower struck two vehicles, damaging a car and a staff bus.
  • CFE said teams are conducting evaluations and repairs to restore service and secure the area as weather conditions permit.
  • The utility noted power service was suspended in parts of southern Veracruz due to the front and pledged to restore supply fully as soon as possible.