At least 18 people lost their lives in a tragic accident in Nayarit, Mexico, on Saturday evening when a bus they were traveling in fell off a cliff between Tepic and Puerto Vallarta.
Aerial photographs from the Nayarit Security and Civil Protection Ministry show the catastrophic aftermath, with the mangled remains of the bus lying at the base of the 50ft drop.
As per reports, 11 women and seven men died in the accident, and 11 children were rescued and admitted to local hospitals.
Authorities are still conducting investigations and determining the cause of the tragedy.
Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador expressed his sadness. He conveyed his condolences to the families and friends of those who perished and wishes for the speedy recovery of those injured in the accident. He added, “We all have to be more aware of safety concerns in the face of so many tragic events.”
This is the latest of many tragic accidents in Mexico in recent times. Another bus accident in Puebla earlier in Feb left 17 dead.