Thirteen Dead, 98 Injured in Oaxaca Train Derailment Involving Interoceanic Train
A train derailment in Oaxaca, Mexico, has resulted in at least 13 deaths and 98 injuries. The Interoceanic Train, carrying 250 individuals including 241 passengers and nine crew members, derailed near Nizanda.
Of the injured, 36 are receiving medical assistance, with five reported in critical condition. The Mexican Navy confirmed that 193 individuals are safe. An investigation by Mexico's Attorney General's Office has been initiated to determine the cause of the incident.
The Interoceanic Train was inaugurated in 2023 as part of the Interoceanic Corridor project, aimed at modernizing rail links across the Isthmus of Tehuantepec and enhancing trade routes that compete with the Panama Canal. The Mexican government seeks to develop this region into a strategic trade corridor to boost economic growth.
