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Train Hits Car That Tried to Beat Crossing in Veracruz, Injuring Two

Video shows the warning horn before impact, prompting calls to heed rail signals.

Overview

  • The collision occurred at a level crossing in El Tejar, in the municipality of Medellín de Bravo, Veracruz.
  • The locomotive struck the front of the car, and both occupants were treated by emergency responders with no deaths reported.
  • Footage circulating online captures the incident and clearly records the horn sounding ahead of the crash.
  • Local authorities urged drivers to respect rail warnings, noting trains cannot stop quickly at crossings without barriers.
  • The crash came on a morning marked by other traffic emergencies on the Veracruz–Xalapa corridor that disrupted travel and drew a Protección Civil response.