CDMX government confirmed 20 deaths and 49 transfers to hospitals after line 12 collapse

1h24: Claudia Sheinbaum, head of government in Mexico City, revealed to press that there were a total of 20 dead, and up to 49 wounded transferred to hospitals, after the metro crash.

Although he did not reveal the number, he assured that there are minors among the deceased, and ensured that its main objective is to treat the wounded in hospitals and to provide care to the victims.

Further, he revealed that there are 7 serious people in hospitals, same who undergo surgery, but in the following hours they will inform about their state of health.

On the night of Monday, May 3, a bridge collapsed in the Mexico City Metro Line 12 at Olivos station, a convoy derailed from the tracks.

According to official CDMX government information, there were 70 injured and 15 dead.

the General Hospitals of Tlahuac and General of Iztapalapa for the reception of patients.

Mexico City’s head of government Claudia Sheinbaum told a press conference that a trab has fallen, so whatever is necessary will be done to clarify the facts.

Sheinbaum explained that the rescue maneuvers have been halted for the time being. This is due to the fact that the train is very fragile, so the arrival of a crane will be expected.

Of the 70 people who have been injured so far, the President reported that 34 had been transferred to hospitals for medical treatment.

Likewise, Claudia Sheinbuam, stated that the Office of the Attorney General of the Republic (FGR) She is also at the scene of the events, in order to identify the people who have lost their lives and to make her known to the public for their recognition.

In order to help family members, A command center has been set up on the site to provide the corresponding information on the wounded and deceased.

The head of the capital stressed that not all of the injured were metro users, as an injured person had also been reported inside a car that was under the structure at the time of the accident.

It is expected that in the next few minutes The capital government provides the names of the deceased and injured for their recognition.

Claudia Sheinbaum said that always he cannot be sure if there were minors inside the wagon; however he clarified that You will stay in the area until everyone is seen.

CDMX authorities have indicated that Last year there was a structural review, but “a further investigation should be conducted to find out the reason for the event.”

Marcelo Ebrard, Secretary for External Relations, and who began construction of line 12 of the Mexico City metro during his tenure as head of government, reacted via social media to the accident that occurred on the night of May 3, 2021.

Taking into account the figure of 15 dead and more than 70 injured, the official expressed his solidarity with the families of the victims, in addition to asking that the causes of the tragedy be investigated.

“What happened today in the metro is a terrible tragedy. My solidarity with the victims and their families. Of course, the causes must be studied and the responsibilities defined. I reiterate myself at the entire disposal of the authorities to contribute whatever is necessary, ”the public official wrote on Twitter.

Metro line 12 connects Mixcoac station and Tláhuac, its station number 20. Of the total, four are connecting, 15 passing and there is a terminal.

Also known as the “Golden Line”, It was inaugurated by the then Federal District government on October 30, 2012, with a cumulative total of 12,660 kilometers.

Olivos station is exactly number 16 on line 12, and it is located Av. Tláhuac between Cerrada del Pino and Calle del Panal, Colonia Ampliación Los Olivos.

In its icon, an olive branch is represented. This, since the region was characterized in colonial times by the production of olive oil which developed in large estates.

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