Title: At Least a Dozen Injured in Mexico Bus Accident on Supercarretera Durango – Mazatlán
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At least a dozen people were injured, with around 50 passengers on board, when a passenger bus traveling from Mazatlán to Nuevo León, Mexico, lost its brakes and crashed on the Supercarretera Durango – Mazatlán. The incident occurred near the Garabitos toll booth around 7:00 PM on January 2, 2025.
Tragedy struck as the bus approached the city of Durango, Mexico. The driver had no choice but to use the emergency ramp to attempt to slow down the vehicle, which resulted in substantial damage to the bus’s front end. The exact cause of the brake failure is still under investigation.
Emergency services, including all available ambulances and personnel from the Durango Municipal Civil Protection Department, rushed to the scene following the accident. The injured passengers were transported to local hospitals by the Mexican Red Cross and Caminos y Puentes Federales.
While official details about the victims’ identities are still forthcoming, authorities assure that information will be released as soon as possible. This devastating incident serves as a harsh reminder of the importance of regular vehicle maintenance and safety checks on Mexico’s highways.
