At least 15 people lost their lives on Saturday after a deadly road crash involving three vehicles in southeastern Mexico, authorities confirmed.
The incident adds to a string of major accidents that have shaken the country in less than a week.
According to Yucatán state’s security secretariat, the crash occurred on the busy highway linking the cities of Mérida and Campeche.
A cargo truck reportedly overturned and collided with a private car and a second truck transporting construction workers.
Emergency responders rushed to the scene but confirmed that 15 people, including the cargo truck driver, died instantly.
Two more victims were taken to hospital with serious injuries.
Authorities have not yet released the identities of those killed, but local media reported that most of the victims were laborers returning from a construction site.
This is the third major road disaster in Mexico within days.
On Monday, tragedy struck in central Mexico when a double-decker bus collided with a freight train. That crash left 10 people dead and at least 41 others injured.
Just two days later, Mexico City was rocked by another catastrophic incident.
A truck transporting nearly 50,000 liters of gas overturned and exploded, killing 13 people and leaving dozens with severe burns.
Officials updated the casualty toll on Saturday, underscoring the deadly impact of the explosion.
These repeated tragedies have sparked renewed debate about road safety and vehicle maintenance in Mexico.
Highways in several parts of the country are notorious for heavy traffic, poorly maintained vehicles, and reckless driving.
Many critics argue that stricter enforcement of transport regulations could save lives.
Local authorities say investigations into Saturday’s crash are ongoing, with road conditions and possible driver fatigue being considered as contributing factors.
The wave of deadly incidents has drawn widespread attention, with citizens calling for urgent reforms.
“It is heartbreaking that in just one week, dozens of families are grieving loved ones lost to preventable crashes,” one local activist told reporters.
For the families of Saturday’s victims, grief has once again replaced hope. Mexico, still reeling from Monday’s and Wednesday’s disasters, is now facing yet another painful reminder of the dangers on its roads.
