A devastating bus accident in eastern Mexico has claimed the lives of at least 10 people and left 32 others injured, authorities in Veracruz state reported on Thursday. The crash occurred on Christmas Eve in the town of Zontecomatlán, as the bus traveled from Mexico City to the village of Chicontepec.
According to a statement from the Zontecomatlán mayor’s office, the fatalities included nine adults and one child. The municipality also provided a list of the injured and the hospitals where they were admitted for treatment.
The exact cause of the crash has not yet been confirmed, but road accidents involving buses or trucks are a common and persistent problem in Mexico, often resulting from speeding, overloading, or mechanical failure.
This tragedy comes just a month after a similar incident in Michoacán, western Mexico, where 10 people died and 20 others were injured in a bus accident, highlighting ongoing road safety concerns in the country.
Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the Veracruz crash and have urged drivers to exercise caution during the busy holiday travel season. Emergency services were deployed quickly to the scene, ensuring that the injured received prompt medical care.
The incident has cast a somber tone over the Christmas celebrations in the region, prompting condolences from local officials and community leaders to the families affected.
