Overview and Key Players
On Saturday morning, a freight train carrying ethanol, ethyl alcohol, grain, and vehicles derailed after reportedly colliding with a maintenance vehicle on the tracks. The incident took place in Cuarta Manzana, Tepetitlán, Hidalgo.
Relevant Authorities and Their Roles
The Tepetitlán municipal government reported that local firefighters, Protección Civil, and police coordinated to manage the emergency. They assured citizens that the situation was under control and not a threat to the population.
The Agency Regulating Rail Transport (ARTF), an administrative body under Mexico’s Secretaría de Infraestructura, Comunicaciones y Transportes (SICT), was informed of the incident. The ARTF is working with authorities to gather information about the accident involving a freight train on a Ferromex-operated track.
Incident Details and Impact
The collision occurred around 7:50 AM, causing the train to overturn and sparking an explosion and fire. Flames reached over 12 meters high, and a thick plume of smoke was visible from several kilometers away.
Immediate Response and Casualties
According to the ARTF, one person was injured and received attention from emergency teams. Ferromex personnel arrived at the scene to expedite assistance and continue cooperating with authorities.
Key Questions and Answers
- What happened? A freight train carrying ethanol, ethyl alcohol, grain, and vehicles derailed after colliding with a maintenance vehicle in Tepetitlán, Hidalgo.
- Who responded to the incident? The Tepetitlán municipal government, Protección Civil, local firefighters, and police coordinated the emergency response.
- Were there any injuries? Yes, one person was injured and received medical attention from emergency teams.
- Which agencies are investigating the incident? The Agency Regulating Rail Transport (ARTF) under the Secretaría de Infraestructura, Comunicaciones y Transportes (SICT) is working with authorities to gather information about the accident.
- What was the extent of the damage? The collision caused an explosion and fire, with flames reaching over 12 meters high and a thick smoke plume visible from several kilometers away.
