Authorities assisted victims and clarified the events.
The death toll has been officially confirmed at 11, and 11 injured after the accident that occurred on the afternoon of Tuesday, April 22, near El Ojito, in the municipality of Guachochi, Chihuahua.
The incident was reported around 7:30 p.m. and immediately mobilized emergency services and public safety agencies, who went to the scene to provide care to the victims.
The accident occurred on a stretch of highway that connects Guachochi with Batopilas, in an area characterized by difficult access, which initially hampered rescue efforts.
According to reports, the accident occurred on the highway to Batopilas and involved a rollover. Although information is still scarce, it was reported that several people were traveling in the vehicle.
The injured were taken to various hospitals in the region for medical attention, while authorities carried out the necessary procedures to recover the bodies.
Public safety, civil protection, and medical services maintained security in the area while forensic work and care for those affected were carried out.
The road where the accident occurred remained partially closed for several hours to facilitate rescue operations and allow for the necessary investigations.
Source: OEM
