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Investigation Under Way After Metrobús Line 2 Collision Injures Up to 10 Passengers

Authorities have begun reviewing video recordings with witness testimonies to assign responsibility for the collision.

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CDMX: deja 7 lesionados choque en la Línea 2 del Metrobús
Choque entre Metrobús y vehículo particular deja varios lesionados en Miguel Hidalgo
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Overview

  • On July 18 a private vehicle invaded Metrobús Line 2’s dedicated lane in Colonia Escandón, causing the bus to brake suddenly and collide.
  • Emergency teams from Protección Civil and ERUM triaged passengers on site and transported at least six injured individuals, including a 60-year-old woman with a hip fracture and a minor, to nearby hospitals.
  • Officials have identified up to ten injured passengers who sustained head trauma and limb injuries due to the abrupt braking.
  • Metrobús operators, insurers and the Secretariat of Mobility are collaborating to analyze footage and witness statements as part of the ongoing probe.
  • Authorities have summoned the 37-year-old driver of the private vehicle to give her statement on the events leading to the collision.