20 people killed, more than 70 injured in metro hangs due to bridge collapse in Mexico's capital
It can be seen in videos circulating on Mexican television and social media that the coaches of the metro rail are hanging in the air. Sirens are ringing around the scene and crowds of people are gathering.
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A very severe accident has occurred in Mexico City, the capital of Mexico. A bridge of the Mexico City metro collapsed and collapsed, during which Metro Rail was passing over it. At least 20 people died and around 70 people were injured in this accident on Monday night. Mexico's civil security officials have given information about this. Presently the rescue work is going on and the injured are being taken out of the metro.
It can be seen in videos circulating on Mexican television and social media that the coaches of the metro rail are hanging in the air. Sirens are ringing around the scene and crowds of people are gathering. It can be seen in the footage aired by Milenio TV that even the cars parked under the bridge have become damaged due to the bridge falling damaged. In another video, emergency medical staff and fire fighters can be seen searching for survivors from under the rubble at the scene.
Continúa el rescate de personas atrapadas en el accidente de la línea 12 del #metro, CDMX. ⚠️ pic.twitter.com/9VOGRZR1zX — SUUMA Voluntarios ???? (@SUUMA_CDMX) May 4, 2021
The injured were sent to the hospital for treatment: Mayor
Mexico City Mayor Claudia Shinbaum said on Twitter that she arrived at the scene immediately after receiving information about the incident. He said that fire fighters and rescuers are working to help people at the scene. The injured have been sent to hospitals. We will give more information about this incident to everyone in a while. Shinbaum said that a car was buried under the wreckage of the bridge. Rescuers are searching for the survivors. It has been told that the incident happened on Metro Line 12 at 10.30 pm according to local time.
Foreign Minister expressed solidarity towards the victims
This metro line was built when Foreign Minister Marcello Eberard was Mayor of Mexico City. Eberard said on Twitter that whatever has happened with the metro today is a very sad incident. I express solidarity with the victims of this incident and their families. He said that this incident should be investigated and the culprits should be punished. I once again reiterate that whatever will be needed for help will be provided.
