In brief
A devastating train crash in Oaxaca, Mexico, has left at least 13 people dead and around 98 injured. The train was en route between the Gulf of Mexico and the Pacific when it derailed near Nizanda, with authorities now investigating the cause of the accident. Rescue operations are ongoing, with serious injuries reported among the survivors.
At least 13 people died and almost 100 were injured after a train derailed in Mexico's south-western Oaxaca region, as reported by the Mexican navy.
The train, which was transporting 241 passengers along with nine crew members, was on its way between the Gulf of Mexico and the Pacific Ocean.
The incident occurred while the train was rounding a bend near the town of Nizanda. Currently, 98 individuals have been reported injured, with 36 requiring hospital treatment.
Four passengers were noted to be in severe condition, prompting Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum to dispatch top officials, including the Secretary of the Navy, to the crash site.
Images from the scene depict rescue workers aiding passengers disembarking from the train, which had toppled off the tracks and partially tipped over a cliff.
The Interoceanic train service links the Pacific port of Salina Cruz with Coatzacoalcos on the Gulf Coast, and is operated by Mexico's navy.
Governor of Oaxaca, Salomón Jara Cruz, expressed his deep regret over this tragic event and indicated that state authorities are working in collaboration with federal agencies to support those affected by the derailment.
The Interoceanic rail service was inaugurated two years ago as part of an initiative led by former President Andrés Manuel López Obrador to boost local economies through enhanced connectivity.
This rail link not only aims to modernize transportation across the Isthmus of Tehuantepec but is also integral to a larger strategy for regional economic development, which includes investment in ports and infrastructure.
