Mexican Train Derailment Leaves at Least 13 Dead and 98 Injured

Published at Dec 29, 2025 10:16 am
A passenger train derailment occurred in southern Mexico on the 28th, currently resulting in at least 13 deaths and 98 injuries.

Authorities announced that the train derailed in the Tehuantepec Isthmus transoceanic corridor area in Oaxaca state, southern Mexico.

The train was carrying 250 people, including 9 crew members and 241 passengers. 193 people are now out of danger, 98 were injured, of whom 36 are currently receiving treatment, with 5 in serious condition.


Authorities said the derailment occurred on the section between Chivela and Nizanda.

Mexican President Sheinbaum stated on social media that the military and interior ministry officials have been instructed to rush to the scene to coordinate rescue operations, and updates on the latest information regarding the accident will be continuously provided.

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