41 killed in Mexico bus accident

A traffic accident involving a bus in southern Mexico has killed 41 people.

Reuters reports that the tragic incident took place in the early hours of Saturday, adding that the bus was completely burnt after it was engulfed by flames following the collision.

According to the report, the bus, which was carrying 48 people, collided with a truck, resulting in the deaths of 38 passengers and two of the drivers.

The driver of the truck also died, the local authorities said.

The government of Tabasco state said in a statement that recovery work was still ongoing.

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“So far, only 18 skulls have been confirmed, but much more is missing,” sources for the security of Tabasco said on condition of anonymity.

Bus operator, Tours Acosta, said it was “profoundly sorry about what happened,” in a post on Facebook.

The firm added that it was working with authorities to find out what happened and whether the bus had been traveling within the speed limit.

41 killed in Mexico bus accident

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