At least 15 people killed when Mexico City metro overpass collapses
The overpass collapsed Monday night, sending a train plunging downward onto a road, trapping cars under rubble.
Rushing to the area, mayor Claudia Sheinbaum said 70 people were injured, with 34 hospitalized, and people could still be trapped inside the train.
Hasta el momento este es el informe de la Secretaria de Protección Civil. Lamentablemente hay personas fallecidas y heridos. Me encuentro en el sitio apoyando la instalación del Centro del Mando. La Fiscal se traslada con diversas unidades a hospitales. https://t.co/2nRJT0O81q
— Claudia Sheinbaum (@Claudiashein) May 4, 2021
According to local reports, the accident took place on the metro's Line 12, the construction of which has been plagued by complaints and accusations of irregularities. (ILKHA)