Overview
- The private coach left Uruapan for the Feria de la Esfera in Tlalpujahua and overturned on the Morelia–Pátzcuaro 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.