An unfortunate traffic accident in southern Mexico has resulted in the loss of 41 lives, according to a statement released by the government of Tabasco state. The incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday morning and involved a bus carrying 48 passengers that collided with a truck.
Tragically, the collision led to the deaths of 38 passengers on the bus, as well as two drivers. The driver of the truck also lost his life in the accident. Images from the scene depict the bus completely burned out, with only the skeletal remains of the metal frame left standing after being engulfed by flames.
Sources from the security department of Tabasco state, speaking on condition of anonymity, mentioned that so far, only 18 skulls have been confirmed, indicating that more remains are yet to be identified and recovered as the ongoing recovery efforts continue.
The bus operator, Tours Acosta, expressed deep regret over the tragic incident in a Facebook post, stating that they are cooperating with authorities to determine the cause of the accident and to ascertain whether the bus was adhering to the speed limit regulations.
Authorities are actively involved in the recovery work at the accident site to gather more information and provide support to the families of the victims during this difficult time. The community mourns the loss of those who perished in this devastating event and hopes for a thorough investigation to prevent such tragedies in the future.
