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Train Strikes Passenger Bus in Guanajuato, Preliminary Toll Is 5 Dead

Officials report multiple injuries and say CPKC de México is working with local responders as medical care and coordination continue.

Overview

  • The collision occurred Saturday at the La Nopalera rail crossing in Comonfort and involved a Morados passenger bus and a CPKC de México train.
  • Municipal authorities gave a preliminary count of five fatalities and several injured, with official figures still being compiled.
  • Injured passengers were transferred to the Hospital Comunitario de Comonfort and the General Hospital of San Miguel de Allende.
  • Protección Civil, medical teams and security personnel responded at the scene to assist victims and coordinate emergency operations.
  • The municipal government suspended scheduled activities and urged the public to respect rail‑crossing signals and allow emergency vehicles clear passage.