A tragic accident in Mexico. 41 people were killed on a burning bus
The bus transporting 48 people collided head -on with a truck from the opposite direction. As we read in a statement of the transport company, it was the truck for unknown reasons to suddenly enter the opposite lane.
The tragic accident occurred on Saturday, February 8 at 2:45 on the Villa del Sol-Tecotilla route in South Mexico. Tabasco state authorities reported that a total of 41 people were killed, including two bus drivers and a truck driver.
The recordings shared on the network show that the bus burned down completely. – Only 18 people have been found so far. There is still much more missing – said the Reuters agency Sources from the state of Tabasco.
The carrier issued a statement after a tragic accident
The statement after the accident was issued by the transport company, to which the bus belonged. “Tours Acosta expresses deep regret because of what happened. We lost close colleagues, as well as customers and friends. We appreciate their understanding and solidarity in this difficult time, “it was written.
The company assured that it fully cooperates with the authorities to clarify the facts, and that it asked her insurer to accelerate and facilitate the procedures necessary to quickly respond to the conclusions of loved ones.
Tours Acosta emphasized that at the time of the accident their bus was in “optimal condition”, and also moved “at moderate speed in accordance with the federal traffic rules and bridges and all applicable regulations.”
“It was not possible to avoid the collision”
“However, about 171 km of Escarcega-Chablé, the trailer driving in the opposite direction burst on the lane where our bus rode. Despite the maneuvers conducted by our operator, it was not possible to avoid collision, “writes the carrier.
The case is examined by the Candelaria commune prosecutor’s office in Campeche. It will determine how exactly the tragic accident occurred on the Villa del Sol-Tecotilla, in which 41 people died.
