In an unfortunate incident, over 40 people died in a tragic bus accident that took place in southern Mexico while the bus was travelling from Cancun to Tabasco. As per the initial reports, a few others have also been seriously injured in the road accident.
Reacting to the accident, Ovidio Peralta, Mayor of Comalcalco, Tabasco said, "I am very sorry about the accident involving the bus that was heading from Cancun to Tabasco and in which sisters and brothers from Tabasco were travelling. My solidarity goes out to their loved ones and friends. We are attentive to the federal and state authorities to help in whatever way they ask of us."
Local officials reach spot
Providing details about the efforts taken in the wake of the accident, Peralta said that they had sent local authorities to the spot to provide necessary assistance. Emergency service has also been provided and the injured have been admitted to the nearest hospital, he added.
44 passengers were onboard
Bus operator Tours Acosta said that about 44 passengers were on board the vehicle at the time of the accident. Meanwhile, the company expressed deep regret over the incident in a Facebook post and said that the bus was running within the speed limit and they are fully cooperating with the authorities to find out the cause of the accident.