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Train Hits Tanker That Tried to Cross Tracks in Ecatepec, Spilling Diesel

Authorities say the truck had unloaded minutes earlier, limiting risk during the cleanup.

Overview

  • The collision occurred around midday at the La Higuera rail crossing on Vía Morelos in Santa María Tulpetlac, overturning the tanker.
  • Protección Civil and Ecatepec firefighters stabilized the unit, contained a diesel leak and used heavy cranes to remove the vehicle.
  • Paramedics treated the driver for minor injuries at the scene, and no additional serious injuries were reported.
  • Mexibús Line 4 halted continuous service for roughly two hours due to the incident and later restored operations.
  • Officials reported the tanker had discharged its load shortly before impact, with one outlet saying it carried sodium hypochlorite, and the driver was taken to the Ministerio Público for possible negligence and damage-to-public-property charges.