The Interurban Train Mexico-Toluca detached and a part of the structure fell on two vehicles that were located under the tracks. The tremendous event occurred in the section located on Avenida de The towersin the country’s capital.
Furthermore, a man who was in that place saved from being crushed due to the structure that impacted a taxi and van.
As reported from the Secretariat of Works and Services of Mexico Citythe causes that led to the collapse of the section have to do with “a mechanical failure in the crane that was transporting a concrete segment.”
Likewise, thanks to the images they were able to determine that a part of the crane structure It did not withstand the weight of the material and caused it to collapse.
The videos went viral on social networks and show when the block falls and one of the men runs away. For his part, the other person present He lowered his head and walked away from the place. where the accident occurred.
After the scare, the Secretariat of Comprehensive Risk Management and Civil Protection (SGIRPC) He was present at the scene and confirmed that there were no injured peoplealthough after several hours of the accident, no news was reported about the health status of the men who were there.
After what happened, access to the area was restricted and only people who live in the surrounding area and those who are authorized can circulate there.
Likewise, it was indicated that the train began operating last September 15That is, ten years after it was built. The project connects the capital of the State of Mexico with Mexico City.
Finally, according to local media, the authorities maintained that they will need at least two weeks to carry out the investigations and determine the causes of the accident.
Source: Ambito
