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Seven Dead, About 20 Injured in Tour Bus Rollover Near Tiripetío, Michoacán

State investigators are probing the cause of the rollover.

Overview

  • The private coach left Uruapan for the Feria de la Esfera in Tlalpujahua and overturned on the MoreliaPátzcuaro route near the Tiripetío bypass.
  • Authorities report seven fatalities and about 20 wounded, who were taken to IMSS, ISSSTE and state hospitals in Morelia, with several minors among the patients.
  • Police, firefighters, Red Cross, the Civil Guard, the National Guard and other crews carried out rescues and managed traffic diversions at the scene.
  • The Michoacán state prosecutor’s office opened an inquiry at the site, and officials have not determined the cause or released the victims’ identities.
  • DC Tours Uruapan, which organized the trip with De vuelta al Mundo, stated it is contacting relatives and will provide assistance.