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Man Fatally Struck by Tren Maya Train on ChocholáUmán Stretch in Yucatán

Authorities are investigating the fatal strike with the site under federal control.

Overview

  • The collision occurred around 9 p.m. on Dec. 17 about five kilometers from Umán station near the Xtepén bypass.
  • The convoy was running the CampecheCancún route when it hit the man, who died at the scene.
  • Guardia Nacional cordoned off the federal rail corridor and took control to enable recovery and evidence collection.
  • The operator has issued no public statement, though an internal probe was opened to clarify responsibility.
  • Officials have not determined the cause or identified the victim, and this is the second Tren Maya incident in Yucatán this year after an Aug. 19 derailment at Izamal.