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Trailer Crashes Into Metro Line B Pillar in Mexico City, Killing Driver as Service Continues

Metro officials report no primary damage to the elevated viaduct, allowing service to continue.

Overview

  • The collision occurred in the early hours of September 5 on Avenida Oceanía between the Oceanía and Romero Rubio stations in Venustiano Carranza.
  • A white box trailer with license plates 742DN1 struck a support column, leaving the male driver trapped in the cab and later declared dead.
  • Emergency teams from SSC, the city fire department, ERUM and paramedics responded, cordoned the area and began recovery and investigation work.
  • STC Metro director Adrián Rubalcava said inspections found no primary structural damage and Line B remains in normal operation from Buenavista to Ciudad Azteca.
  • A heavy-capacity crane removed the wrecked vehicle and authorities managed traffic disruptions with diversions, including Circuito Interior as an alternate route.