Tension gripped Puebla on Monday, June 1, 2026, when a Route 50 public bus crashed into a Ferrosur train at the railway crossing connecting the Rivera Anaya and San Antonio Abad neighborhoods.

According to initial reports, the accident happened when the driver of bus unit 02 allegedly tried to beat the train at the crossing, resulting in a severe impact that left dozens of passengers injured and triggered a swift emergency response.

Emergency teams from Civil Protection, the Red Cross, paramedics, and security forces rushed to the scene to assist those affected. Witnesses reported multiple ambulances transporting injured passengers to various hospitals and clinics across Puebla’s capital.

While authorities have yet to release an official count, preliminary information indicates that at least 20 people sustained injuries ranging from minor bruises to more serious trauma caused by the collision.

The area remains cordoned off under a heavy security operation, with both vehicular and pedestrian access blocked around the railway crossing to ensure safety and facilitate ongoing investigations.

Authorities have detained the Route 50 driver to clarify responsibilities and determine the exact causes of the crash. Local residents and social media users are demanding that the law be enforced if driver negligence is confirmed.

As emergency care and forensic work continue, officials advise avoiding the area and using alternative routes to prevent further traffic congestion.

This incident highlights ongoing challenges in urban transit safety and the critical need for strict enforcement and infrastructure improvements to protect daily commuters in Puebla.