Fri Dec 26 02:28:45 UTC 2025: ## News Article: Bus Crash in Eastern Mexico Claims 10 Lives

Mexico City – December 26, 2025 (IST) – A devastating bus accident in the eastern Mexican town of Zontecomatlan, Veracruz, has claimed the lives of at least 10 people and left 32 injured. The crash occurred on Christmas Eve, December 25th, while the bus was en route from Mexico City to the village of Chicontepec.

According to the Zontecomatlan mayor’s office, among the deceased are nine adults and one child. A list of the 32 injured passengers and the hospitals they were admitted to has been released by the municipality.

“At this stage we have confirmed nine adults and one child dead,” the mayor’s office stated.

Fatal road accidents are a recurring issue in Mexico, frequently involving buses and trucks. Common causes include speeding and mechanical failure. This incident follows a similar tragedy in late November, where 10 people were killed and 20 injured in Michoacan.

Authorities are investigating the cause of the crash.

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