2013 Tabasco train derailment
Railway incident in the Mexican state of Tabasco
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The 2013 Tabasco train derailment occurred on 25 August 2013 after the freight train "La Bestia", with 300 passengers on board, was derailed in Huimanguillo, Tabasco. The accident killed 12 people and another 22 were injured, 16 of them were in grave condition.[1][2][3]
| 2013 Tabasco train derailment | |
|---|---|
  Location within Tabasco  Location within Mexico | |
| Details | |
| Date | 25 August 2013 |
| Location | Huimanguillo, Tabasco |
| Coordinates | 17°49′N 93°23′W |
| Country | Mexico |
| Statistics | |
| Trains | 1 |
| Passengers | 300 |
| Deaths | 12 |
| Injured | at least 22 |
Background
The freight train, transporting corn, cement, and minerals from Arriaga to Lechería railway station, was known for carrying migrants from Central America to the United States, as freighthopping on the train allowed migrants to avoid Mexican immigration checkpoints and detention centers.[1][4][5]
Accident
Aftermath
Ambulances were unable to reach the area due to the difficult terrain. At least 12 were confirmed dead by the end of August after the removal of the train remnants.[1][3] The accident is believed to have been caused by the shifted tracks caused by the hard rain.[6]
In 2014, train operators banned passengers from traveling on the train.[7]
