In a tragic incident early Wednesday morning, at least 21 people were killed in a three-vehicle crash on the highway connecting Cuacnopalan and Oaxaca, as confirmed by Samuel Aguilar Pala, a local government official. According to Mr. Pala, 18 people died at the crash site, while three others succumbed to their injuries in a hospital. The victims include passengers from a bus, a van, and a tanker truck involved in the crash.
Reports from local media indicate that the catastrophic accident occurred when a cement truck attempted to overtake a van, veering into the opposite lane and subsequently colliding head-on with a bus before crashing into a transport van. The impact propelled the cement truck into a ravine, where it burst into flames, as seen in a video shared on social media that depicts thick smoke billowing from the scene.
Highway safety concerns have intensified following a series of severe accidents in Mexico in recent years, including a notable bus crash in Tabasco earlier this year that resulted in numerous fatalities. The tragic events emphasize the ongoing need for improved road safety measures in the region.
