2023 Mexico City Metro train crash
A train crash occurred on 7 January 2023 at 09:16 CDT (UTC−5) when a Mexico City Metro train going northward towards Indios Verdes metro station crashed into another one that was parked inside the Potrero–La Raza interstation tunnel of Line 3, which runs below Avenida de los Insurgentes. The collision killed one person and injured 106 others, including the driver of the train that crashed.
2023 Mexico City Metro train crash | |
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The crash occurred in the tunnel located between Potrero and La Raza metro stations (tunnel entrance pictured). | |
Details | |
Date | 7 January 2023 09:16 CDT (UTC-5) |
Location | Potrero–La Raza interstation tunnel Avenida de los Insurgentes, Gustavo A. Madero, Mexico City |
Coordinates | 19°28′26″N 99°08′04.9″W |
Country | Mexico |
Line | Line 3 |
Operator | Sistema de Transporte Colectivo (STC) |
Incident type | Train collision |
Cause | Under investigation |
Statistics | |
Trains | 2 |
Crew | 2 |
Deaths | 1 |
Injured | 106 |
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