A passenger train carrying 241 passengers and nine crew members derailed near a bridge in Nizanda, southern Mexico, on Sunday, resulting in the deaths of at least 13 people and injuring 98 others. The incident involved the Interoceanic Train, which had two locomotives and four passenger cars. The train connects the Pacific port of Salina Cruz to Coatzacoalcos on the Gulf Coast. Among the 98 injured, five are reported to be in serious condition. Most victims were admitted to hospitals run by the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS) in Matías Romero and Salina Cruz, while others received treatment in Juchitán and Ixtepec.
President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo expressed her condolences on social media, stating that she had directed officials to meet with affected families. Governor Salomón Jara Cruz also assured full cooperation between state and federal teams to support the victims. Rescue teams assisted passengers in exiting the derailed train, while local and federal authorities provided relief and medical aid. The Mexican Attorney General has launched an investigation into the cause of the derailment.
The Interoceanic rail link, inaugurated two years ago by former President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, was designed to strengthen regional connectivity, boost passenger and freight transport, and establish a strategic trade corridor in the Isthmus of Tehuantepec. Officials continue to monitor the situation closely, prioritizing passenger safety and medical care for the injured.
