Early Wednesday morning, a tragic accident occurred on Highway 57 in the Hermanas-Sabinas section , at kilometer 68. A bus identified with the number 9132 , which was traveling from Ciudad Acuña to Gómez Palacio , Durango , overturned, leaving at least one dead and several injured , including a minor in critical condition.
The bus driver , identified as Alfonso Nava , died at the scene of the accident. Emergency teams, including the Monclova Urban Rescue Group , the Sabinas Red Cross , and the Escobedo Fire Department , quickly mobilized to respond to the emergency and transport the injured to various hospitals.
Among the injured is a minor identified as Jairo , who was taken in critical condition to Clinic 7 of the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS) in Monclova . At least five other people are reported to be injured. Authorities continue to investigate the cause of the accident, while the victims’ families are awaiting further information.
Driver Escapes After Overturning His Vehicle
A vehicle ended up with its wheels upside down after colliding with a light fixture and a concrete base. The accident occurred around 10:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 3, when it was reported to have rolled over on the Gómez Palacio-Cuencamé Highway near Raymundo Park in the city of Lerdo, Durango .
Municipal Police and Traffic Police officers responded to the scene and found the vehicle without any driver or passengers. According to authorities, the driver was speeding . The Traffic and Road Safety Department’s expert staff prepared the report .