SRE confirmed 10 Mexicans died in California car crash

At least 10 Mexicans died in a car crash in California, United States, informed Roberto Velasco Álvarez, responsible for directing the North American policy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (SRE).

Through Twitter, the official confirmed the unfortunate events that occurred in the Imperial Valley region. He also confirmed that the Mexican Consulate in California is in constant communication with local authorities.

“Unfortunately, consulate staff have confirmed the deaths of ten Mexicans so far,” he said.

In this way, the official assured that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs would help the deceased and injured Mexicans of Mexican nationality.

“We will continue to work closely with the authorities in order to help Mexicans who are dead and injured, with all the support of @SRE_mx. We offer our condolences and reiterate our commitment to the families of those who have lost their lives. “

According to the consulate’s statement, one of the cars struck by a freight truck carrying gravel was carrying 27 passengers, of which at least 13 have died.

The accident allegedly occurred on national road 115 in El Centro. 15 kilometers from Mexico. The Mexican Consulate in Calexico, upon learning of this, immediately went to the point and visited hospitals in the area to learn about the state of health of those affected.

Authorities they did not confirm the nationality of the other three people who lost their lives. In contrast, those injured were taken to hospitals in Southern California, for presenting injuries such as fractures and head trauma.

For its part, The Mexican Consulate General in San Diego and the Mexican Consulate in San Bernardino will be attentive any assistance needed by people who have been transferred to hospitals in their area.

In this sense, the consulate has indicated that people who need assistance can call +1 (760) 455-2140. For now, he has reiterated that he will provide all necessary support to the families of those affected and regretted the deaths of the Mexicans.

Depending on the medium USA today, the California Highway Patrol Division Chief, Omar Watson, said the crash involved a trailer with two trailers and a Ford Expedition with more than a dozen passengers.

The collision reportedly occurred at around 6:15 a.m. on Tuesday in the Holtville area, near the northern border of Mexico and the United States.

He noted that it is not yet clear who caused the crash, but the driver of the truck may have stopped at a stop sign at the intersection. However, the police are still investigating.

“It would be premature for me to speculate or discuss the cause of this collision. What to keep in mind is that 13 people died in this accident […] It’s a very sad situationWatson told the aforementioned media.

Agree with USA today, the age of deceased Mexicans varies between 15 and 53 years.

“Obviously, this vehicle is not meant for that many people. It’s a shame that a lot of people got into this vehicle, ”Watson said, recalling that at least 27 people were in the crashed Ford Expedition truck, which is 21 more passengers.

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