At least 8 dead as bus filled with people collides with train
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At least eight people have died and 45 injured after a train crashed into a double-decker bus northwest of Mexico city, according to reports. 

The crash happened around 7 am in the industrial zone of the town of Atlacomulco. 

The Red Cross, state police, national guard and uniformed officers from the State of Mexico Prosecutor’s Office are at the scene. 

The bus involved in the accident was part of the Herradura de Plata fleet, transporting around fifty individuals as reported by La Jornada Hidalgo. Passengers on the upper level of the double-decker sustained the most severe impact from the crash. 

Footage from a surveillance camera captured the bus maneuvering through dense traffic, trailing other vehicles as it cautiously traversed the tracks before the train unexpectedly collided with its center, effectively splitting the bus in half and dragging it along the rails. 

There was no gate or signal visible in the video, but other cars were seen crossing the tracks before the bus.

Another video taken by a witness on the road after the crash took place showed part of the bus resting on the side of the tracks. 

The bus suffered extensive damage, losing its roof and other significant parts. The video also depicted people standing and moving atop the double-decker. 

Surveillance video shows the train colliding with the bus on the tracks

Surveillance video shows the train colliding with the bus on the tracks

The train then dragged the bus with it as it continued down the tracks

The train then dragged the bus with it as it continued down the tracks

After getting dragged for many meters, the bus was left severely damaged on the side of the tracks

After getting dragged for many meters, the bus was left severely damaged on the side of the tracks

Mexico’s Civil Protection agency confirmed an incident occurred on the Atlacomulco–Maravatío Federal Highway (industrial zone), where a train hit a Herradura de Plata double-decker passenger bus. 

‘Eight people were reported dead and 45 injured, who were treated by emergency services.’

The bus driver has not yet been identified, but the train conductor was identified as Carlos Federico Velázquez.

Authorities have closed the crash site and announced an investigation will be conducted to determine the accident’s cause, assessing potential bus driver accountability and examining the railroad crossing conditions. 

Authorities at the scene of the crash sectioned off the bus with yellow tape

Authorities at the scene of the crash sectioned off the bus with yellow tape

The bus was severely damaged, with the windshield broken and pieces torn off

The bus was severely damaged, with the windshield broken and pieces torn off

An aerial shot shows the destroyed bus and the trail it left as the train dragged it down the tracks

An aerial shot shows the destroyed bus and the trail it left as the train dragged it down the tracks

Local authorities have made statements confirming the crash and offering their condolences to the families of those who were killed. 

The Atlacomulco City Council has informed the public about today’s unfortunate accident that took place on the railway tracks in our municipality’s Industrial Zone, where a passenger bus was struck by a train.

‘Unfortunately, this incident has left multiple human losses, which has left our community deeply saddened. We express our sincerest condolences to the affected families at this time.’

Police are arrived at the scene shortly after the crash

Police are arrived at the scene shortly after the crash

First responders carried victims of the crash away on stretchers

First responders carried victims of the crash away on stretchers

The back of the bus had large sections torn off of it

The back of the bus had large sections torn off of it 

The injured were taken to the general hospitals of San Felipe and Atlacomulco, as well as to nearby private clinics 

This crash comes after a similar incident in Mexico city in 2021 when a subway train derailed after an overpass partially collapsed.

That accident left 23 people dead and dozens more wounded.  

The crash took place just Northwest of Mexico city in the industrial region of the town of Atlacomulco

The crash took place just Northwest of Mexico city in the industrial region of the town of Atlacomulco 

This is a breaking news story. More to follow.  

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