(GNB Desk)- An overpass of the rails collapsed in Mexico City late Monday night. At least 23 people were killed, and 65 people were transferred to several nearby hospitals, according to government officials.
The head of government of Mexico City, Claudia Sheinbaum, indicated that the number of deceased people increased to 23 while there are 65 hospitalized in various medical units in the country.
“In the next few hours the SGIRPC_CDMX will give the most up-to-date information on hospital transfers. So far he informs us there are 23 regrettable deaths. A structural review of the entire line 12 and an in-depth appraisal and investigation of the causes begins”, Claudia Sheinbaum said in a tweet.
Earlier, the Secretariat of Integral Management and Risks of the CDMX wave said in a tweet, “so far there are 20 dead, including several children and 70 injured, 49 of them were transferred to hospitals, seven of them are seriously ill and are in the operating room.
The train was traveling on an elevated part of the city’s rapid transit system on the Line 12, when part of the overpass collapsed onto traffic below, Secretariat of Risk Management and Civil Protection said.
The crash occurred at roughly 10:25 PM, according to The La Jornada newspaper .
“What happened today in the Metro is a terrible tragedy. My solidarity with the victims and their families. Of course, causes must be investigated and responsibilities defined. I reiterate myself at the entire disposal of the authorities to contribute in whatever is necessary,” Marcelo Ebrard, Secretary of Foreign Relations, said on his Twitter account:
“We cannot speculate, there must be a thorough investigation, the causes must be defined based on the expert opinion, and if there are responsible, bring them before the law.” Marcelo Ebrard, Secretary of Foreign Relations, said on his Twitter account:
The head of the Ministry of the Interior, Olga Sánchez Cordero, also on social networks said: “Solidarity and fraternity with the families affected by the tragedy tonight in the Metro and our support for the government of Mexico City. Investigations must be carried out and those responsible be determined as soon as possible. I will be very attentive to whatever is required ”.
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