Live Updates: 23 Killed, 79 Injured as Mexico City Rail Overpass Collapses - Photos, Videos
Live Updates: 23 Killed, 79 Injured as Mexico City Rail Overpass Collapses - Photos, Videos
According to preliminary reports, medics and emergency services have already been dispatched to the site of the incident, while the head of the Mexico City... 04.05.2021, Sputnik International
According to preliminary reports, medics and emergency services have already been dispatched to the site of the incident, while the head of the Mexico City government Claudia Sheinbaum has arrived at the scene.
A metro train bridge has collapsed in the Mexican capital, killing and injuring dozens of people, according to the local authorities. The incident occurred on Tuesday on Line 12 of the metro, near the stations of Tezonco and Olivos in the southeastern part of the city.
Videos and photos from the scene of the accident are circulating on social media, showing the scale of destruction:
#Mexico#MexicoCity BREAKING: A report of an accident involving a Metro train on the #Línea12 in Mexico City; where a bridge between Olivos station and Tezonco has collapsed. The number of injured passengers or victims has not yet been confirmed. pic.twitter.com/I9LBoSZj5x
"What happened today with the Metro is a terrible tragedy. My solidarity with the victims and their families. Of course, the causes must be investigated and responsibilities defined. I reiterate I am at the disposal of authorities to help in whatever is necessary", Ebrard tweeted.
The metro's 12 line was built when Ebrard was mayor of Mexico City.
Lo ocurrido hoy en el Metro es una terrible tragedia. Mi solidaridad a las víctimas y sus familias.Por supuesto deben investigarse causas y deslindarse responsabilidades. Me reitero a la entera disposición de las autoridades para contribuir en todo lo que sea necesario.
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