A freight truck smuggling 27 Cuban nationals overturned in the southern border state of Chiapas, Mexico, resulting in the death of 10 women and leaving another 17 seriously injured. The National Migration Institute confirmed the incident.
The accident occurred early in the morning on the coastal stretch of the Pijijiapan-Tonala highway. Initial reports suggest that the driver was speeding and lost control of the vehicle, causing it to overturn. The driver has since fled the scene.
Rescue teams were quick to respond, transferring 16 of the injured to a hospital in the city of Pijijiapan and one to the city of Huixtla. The condition of the injured is yet to be reported.
Mexico is a common transit route for migrants seeking to reach the United States. This tragic incident underscores the dangerous conditions faced by those attempting this journey. Investigations into the incident are ongoing.
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