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16 People Killed and Dozens Injured, Including Migrants to U.S., After Bus Crash in Mexico

HeadlineAug 23, 2023

At least 16 people were killed and 36 wounded when a bus crashed into a freight truck in central Mexico Tuesday. Some of the injured are asylum seekers from Venezuela who were headed to the U.S. border for an appointment with Customs and Border Protection. The most recent reports say the majority of victims are Mexican nationals. Transportation accidents are a leading cause of death for asylum seekers traveling from Mexico’s southern border to the U.S.

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