Fatal pilgrimage: 18 dead, 32 injured in Mexico City bus tragedy
On Sunday, April 28, in the suburbs of Mexico City, a tragic accident occurred. A bus carrying pilgrims to the Chalma Sanctuary tipped over, leading to the death of 18 people and injuries to more than 30.
The accident unfolded on the road from San Luis de la Paz to the Christian sanctuary in Chalma, near the nation's capital, Mexico City. The bus overturned, tragically crushing several of the passengers.
A blowout was cited as the cause, with the bus overturning and blocking the road entirely, as reported by journalists from the local outlet De Ocho News.
According to conflicting reports from local media, the bus was carrying 42 people, yet the total number of injured and dead reported amounts to 50 people. There was no information provided about any other vehicle that might have been involved in the accident.
Tally of victims and injured
As a result of the accident, at least 18 people have lost their lives, and 32 have been injured, according to Reuters. It's been reported that the casualties include children, with the youngest being just two and five years old. The Mexico Department of Safety has stated that the injured have been transported to nearby hospitals for treatment.
The Attorney General of Mexico has visited the site of the accident. Alongside the police, an investigation has started to pinpoint the cause of this tragic event.
Video footage from the accident scene [+18]
Footage of the accident scene has surfaced on social media. We caution that this material is graphic and meant strictly for adult viewers.
The footage captures the bus tipped over before the emergency services arrived. On the roadside, injured and deceased pilgrims can be seen. The person filming moves closer, and despite the poor quality of the video, distressing details of the accident are evident: victims pinned under the bus and a street awash with blood.
