Mexico City, Sep 8 (EFE).- The collision between a train and a double-decker passenger bus on Monday left 10 people dead, according to Adrián Hernández Romero, general coordinator of Civil Protection of the State of Mexico.
The accident occurred on Monday morning on the Atlacomulco-Maravatío federal highway in the industrial zone.
“We have 41 injured, of whom four are in critical condition, 16 are in serious condition, and 21 are in a stable condition. We also have 10 fatalities,” Hernández told the Milenio television channel after the State Attorney General’s Office concluded its investigation.
A police officer secures the area where the accident between a train and a bus occurred in Atlacomulco, Mexico. September 08, 2025. EFE/ Felipe Gutierrez
He explained that two of the injured people were transferred by the “Relampagos” rescue group to the Adolfo López Mateos hospital in Toluca. Meanwhile, other injured people were taken to clinics in Atlacomulco, Ixtlahuaca, and Jocotitlán.
He also reported that the railway company Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC in Mexico) is clearing the path and restoring circulation, and confirmed that the Herradura de Plata bus was carrying 51 passengers.
Aerial photograph of the accident site between a train and a bus in Atlacomulco, Mexico. September 08, 2025. EFE/ Felipe Gutierrez
Regarding the bus driver, he said the conductor was detained, adding that this is a matter for the relevant authorities to resolve.
CPKC issued a statement on social media lamenting the incident and accusing the bus driver of trying to “crash the train.”
The company specified that “municipal civil protection and security authorities are providing support to deal with this tragic event.”
The company called on the public and drivers to respect signals and comply with the complete stop order at level crossings, in order to avoid such unfortunate situations.
On Monday, a video circulated on social media showing several people trying to help passengers trapped inside the bus exit through the roof, while others were on the ground.
