Mexico: 53 illegal immigrants killed in truck accident – franceinfo

It is a human drama with a particularly heavy toll. At least 53 irregular migrants, mostly from Guatemala, were killed Thursday, December 9 in a truck accident in southern Mexico, a country more than ever caught between migratory pressure from its poor neighbors and the firmness of states -United.

The accident took place near Tuxtla Gutierrez, not far from the border. The migrants were crammed into the trailer of a truck, according to initial explanations from Civil Protection. Witnesses said the truck crashed into a wall at full speed and overturned.

“There were a lot of people on the ground, some were already dead. We did what we could to help the rescuers save those who were still showing signs of life.”, said a witness.