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Crash involving Metrobús Line 6 disrupts service in Mexico City
A Metrobús Line 6 bus was involved in a crash near Riobamba station on Avenida Montevideo in Mexico City.
The collision also involved a car and a cargo truck, and it affected local traffic.
Reports differed on injuries: Metrobús said no one aboard the bus was hurt, while a preliminary account said at least six people were injured.
Metrobús said the bus was travelling in its dedicated lane when a private car allegedly turned left where it was prohibited and cut across its path.
The driver stopped, alerted the control centre and checked on passengers; the bus was emptied and stayed at the scene.
Line 6 service was disrupted while authorities and insurers attended the crash.
Metrobús said it would cooperate with authorities to clarify what happened.
A Metrobús Line 6 bus was involved in a crash near Riobamba station on Avenida Montevideo in Mexico City.
The collision involved a private car and a cargo truck and disrupted Line 6 service and local traffic.
Metrobús said its bus was travelling in its dedicated lane when a private car allegedly made a prohibited left turn into its path.
Metrobús reported no injuries aboard the bus, while a preliminary report said at least six people were injured in the crash.
The transit agency said it would cooperate with authorities investigating the incident.
- Who
- A Metrobús Line 6 bus, a private car and a cargo truck were involved.
- What
- They were involved in a collision. A preliminary report said at least six people were injured, while Metrobús said no one aboard its bus was injured.
- When
- The afternoon of October 28, shortly before 16:00.
- Where
- Avenida Montevideo near Riobamba station, in the Gustavo A. Madero borough of Mexico City.
- Why
- Metrobús said a private car allegedly made a prohibited left turn across the bus’s lane, causing the impact.
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A Line 6 bus was involved in a multi-vehicle crash on Avenida Montevideo near Riobamba station.
The bus operator stopped, notified the control centre and checked passengers; the bus was evacuated and remained at the scene.
Metrobús said service on Line 6 was affected and that it would cooperate with authorities.
- Transit line
- Metrobús Line 6
- Location
- Avenida Montevideo and Riobamba, Gustavo A. Madero, Mexico City
- Time
- Shortly before 16:00 on October 28
- Vehicles involved
- A Metrobús bus, a private car and a cargo truck
- Injuries
- Preliminary report: at least six; Metrobús: none aboard the bus