Sunday, February 16, 2025

Semi loses race against train in Mexico City

A semi-truck carrying industrial waste lost a race against a freight train on Thursday afternoon in the Mexico City borough of Azcapotzalco.

According to witnesses, the crash happened after the truck attempted to beat the train to a level crossing. After it was struck by the train, the truck collided with a barrier .

The 50-year-old driver of the truck was taken to hospital.

Firefighters and Civil Protection personnel worked for several hours to remove the vehicles and debris and reopen the road.

The truck driver and the train conductor have both been called to testify before federal prosecutors. Mexico City police have opened an investigation into the crimes of aggravated injury and property damage.

Source: Milenio (sp), MVS Noticias (sp)

An aerial view of the hotel Excellence Coral Playa Mujeres

Massive new Playa Mujeres resort expected to create 3,000 jobs

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The US $220-million, all-inclusive resort features 470 rooms, seven pools and a spa.
A cockroach like those you can name after your ex at the Nuevo Laredo Zoo

This Valentine’s Day, feed your cockroach ex to the animals at the Nuevo Laredo Zoo

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The Nuevo Laredo Zoo is offering a creative way to get back at your least-favorite ex.
Soldiers guard a burned out car (narco blockade) in rural Sinaloa

New York Times: US will designate 6 Mexican cartels as terrorist groups

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