Interoceanic Train Derails in Oaxaca, Killing 13 and Injuring 98
A passenger train derailed near Nizanda, Oaxaca, resulting in 13 fatalities and 98 injuries; authorities are investigating the cause.
A passenger train derailed near Nizanda, Oaxaca, on Sunday, resulting in 13 fatalities and 98 injuries, according to Mexican authorities. The Interoceanic Train, carrying 241 passengers and nine crew members, went off the rails while navigating a curve.
President Claudia Sheinbaum confirmed the casualties and stated that five of the injured are in critical condition. She has dispatched federal officials to assist the affected families.
The Interoceanic Train, inaugurated in 2023 under former President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, connects the Pacific and Gulf coasts through the Isthmus of Tehuantepec. The Mexican government views this rail line as a strategic corridor for international trade.
An investigation into the cause of the derailment is underway. Authorities have deployed naval personnel, vehicles, ambulances, and drones to assist in rescue operations and to determine the factors leading to the accident.
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