Dozens dead in Mexico bus crash
Reuters
2012-04-21
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The twisted remains of a tour bus and truck collision that killed at least 43 in Veracruz, Mexico.
Authorities say the bus was hit by a truck after its trailer somehow became decoupled, as the vehicles passed in opposite directions on Friday morning.
Another truck then crashed into the bus, investigators said.
(SOUNDBITE) (Spanish) TUXPAN MAYOR, SALOMON CARMONA, SAYING:
"Unfortunately this is a tragic accident. A truck with a double cargo trailer decoupled and the driver tried to manoeuvre to miss the bus."
The bus was transporting workers north, likely to factories along the U.S.-Mexico border.
Officials are also arranging transportation for relatives to be with the survivors, including three teens in serious condition, as well as identify the bodies of loved ones.
Jessica Gray, Reuters
Authorities say the bus was hit by a truck after its trailer somehow became decoupled, as the vehicles passed in opposite directions on Friday morning.
Another truck then crashed into the bus, investigators said.
(SOUNDBITE) (Spanish) TUXPAN MAYOR, SALOMON CARMONA, SAYING:
"Unfortunately this is a tragic accident. A truck with a double cargo trailer decoupled and the driver tried to manoeuvre to miss the bus."
The bus was transporting workers north, likely to factories along the U.S.-Mexico border.
Officials are also arranging transportation for relatives to be with the survivors, including three teens in serious condition, as well as identify the bodies of loved ones.
Jessica Gray, Reuters
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