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Al menos 10 muertos tras choque múltiple en autopista de México, según autoridades, y hay varios estadounidenses heridos
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· July 13, 2026
· 3 min read
Por Rocío Muñoz-Ledo, CNN en Español
Un choque múltiple que desató un incendio dejó al menos 10 personas muertas y 10 heridas, incluidos cuatro ciudadanos estadounidenses, en una importante carretera del occidente de México, informaron autoridades estatales.
La Secretaría de Seguridad y Prote...
Key takeaway La Unidad Estatal de Protección Civil y Bomberos de Jalisco informó, según Reuters, que entre los fallecidos hay dos menores de edad y que dos elementos de la Guardia Nacional resultaron heridos de gravedad.
Why this matters in The El Paso
The tragic accident on the Tepic-Guadalajara highway in Mexico has a direct connection to El Paso , given the city's proximity to the border and the frequent travel of El Paso residents to Mexico. The fact that four American citizens were injured in the accident highlights the potential risks faced by locals who travel to Mexico for business or leisure. As El Pasoans often use the same routes for trade, tourism, or family visits, this incident may raise concerns about road safety and emergency response in the region. The accident's impact on binational relations and cross-border travel may also be a topic of discussion in the coming days, particularly in light of the governor of Jalisco's pledge to support the affected families. El Paso's own emergency services and consular officials may be watching the situation closely, given the potential for similar incidents to affect local residents in the future.
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Published: July 13, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
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What is this story about? Por Rocío Muñoz-Ledo, CNN en Español
Un choque múltiple que desató un incendio dejó al menos 10 personas muertas y 10 heridas, incluidos cuatro ciudadanos estadounidenses, en una importante carretera del occidente de México, informaron autoridades estatales.
La Secretaría de Seguridad y Prote...
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