MASSIVE ACCIDENT Just happened 33 people …
In the early hours of Wednesday morning, tragedy struck along Highway 57 in the Hermanas–Sabinas section, near kilometer 68, when a passenger bus suffered a fatal accident. The vehicle, marked with unit number 9132, was en route from Ciudad Acuña to Gómez Palacio, Durango, when it lost control and overturned under still-unclear circumstances.
The accident has resulted in at least one confirmed fatality, while several passengers sustained various degrees of injuries. Among the injured is a young boy, identified as Jairo, who was reported to be in critical condition and was urgently transported to Clinic 7 of the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS) in Monclova for specialized medical attention. His current health status remains delicate, and doctors are doing everything possible to stabilize him.
Preliminary reports indicate that at least five additional passengers were injured in the crash. Emergency response teams, including paramedics, police, and Civil Protection personnel, quickly arrived at the scene to assist the victims and coordinate the rescue operation. Several passengers had to be extracted from the wreckage before being taken to nearby medical facilities.
Authorities have since launched a full investigation to determine the exact cause of the accident. Initial speculation points to possible factors such as driver fatigue, mechanical failure, or poor road conditions, though no official conclusions have been made as of yet. Investigators are expected to review surveillance footage, inspect the condition of the bus, and take statements from surviving passengers and the driver.
Family members of the victims are anxiously awaiting updates from local hospitals and authorities. The bus company has not yet released a statement, but it is expected to cooperate fully with the ongoing investigation.
This incident adds to growing concerns over passenger safety on long-distance bus routes in the region, particularly during overnight travel. As communities mourn the loss and hope for the recovery of the injured, questions are being raised about road safety measures and transportation regulations on this vital highway corridor.