At least 41 people have died after a bus and a truck collided in southern Mexico, authorities say.
According to reports. The bus was traveling between Cancun and Tabasco when the accident happened near the city of Escarcega.
The bus, which was carrying 48 people, collided with a truck, resulting in the deaths of 38 passengers and two of the drivers, the local authorities said, adding that the driver of the truck also died.
Images from the scene showed the bus completely burned out following a fire after the collision. Only the metal frame remained.
Bus operator Tours Acosta said on Facebook that it was “profoundly sorry about what happened”.
It added that it was working with authorities to find out what happened and if the bus had been travelling within speed limits.
Javier May Rodriguez, governor of Tabasco, said on social media that the incident took place near Escarcega.
“We are coordinating with federal and Campeche authorities to provide the required assistance,” he said. “The secretary of government is closely following up on the situation.”
