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Mexico Freight Train Hits Double-Decker Bus at Atlacomulco Crossing, Killing 10

Video of an unprotected crossing has sharpened scrutiny of grade-crossing safety for investigators.

Overview

  • Authorities in the State of Mexico opened a formal investigation and took the bus driver into custody after the Monday morning collision in Atlacomulco.
  • Injury tallies vary by agency, with reports ranging from 41 to more than 60 people hurt and patients transferred to multiple hospitals.
  • Security footage shows the bus inching through heavy traffic across the tracks with no visible gates or warning lights as the train’s horn sounded.
  • Train operator Canadian Pacific Kansas City of Mexico said its personnel are on site cooperating with officials and urged drivers to obey railroad crossing signs.
  • The Herradura de Plata double-decker bus was traveling the Atlacomulco–Maravatío corridor and was carrying workers commuting toward Mexico City, according to family accounts.