On March 10, 2025, a tragic bus accident occurred on the Mitla-Tehuantepec highway in Oaxaca, Mexico. The accident resulted in the deaths of 18 individuals and left 29 others injured. The bus, which was transporting supporters of the Morena party returning from a political rally in Mexico City, overturned near the town of Santo Domingo Narro.
The accident happened at approximately kilometer 83+200 on the highway. Emergency services, including ambulances from the Mexican Red Cross and local rescue units, quickly responded to the scene to provide medical assistance to the injured passengers. Two individuals were reported to be in critical condition and were transported to hospitals in Juchitán de Zaragoza.
The governor of Oaxaca, Salomón Jara Cruz, expressed his condolences to the families of the victims and assured that the government would provide all necessary support to those affected. An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the accident, and authorities have urged the public to exercise caution while traveling on the highway.
This tragic incident highlights the importance of road safety and the need for continuous efforts to prevent such accidents in the future.
