Overview
- The collision occurred around 9:55 a.m. on December 20 at the Cardona crossing in Pichucalco, Chiapas, on the Coatzacoalcos–Pakal Ná route with 148 passengers aboard.
- The truck, carrying asphalt emulsion, entered the tracks and was hit in the rear, overturning and leaving its driver with wrist and forearm fractures.
- The lead locomotive sustained front-end damage, and authorities used heavy equipment to clear the site and secure the area.
- Rail operations were temporarily suspended and the crossing closed for inspections, with service set to resume once safety checks are completed.
- Officials and local reports note similar 2025 incidents at level crossings in Chiapas and Tabasco, underscoring recurring risks where drivers try to beat the train.