A truck carrying mining explosives in northern Mexico has blown up after being in a collision with another vehicle, killing more than 30 people.
A truck carrying mining explosives in northern Mexico has blown up after being in a collision with another vehicle, killing more than 30 people.
The explosion, which happened overnight in Coahuila state, also injured dozens, officials said.
The explosion, which happened overnight in Coahuila state, also injured more than 100 others, officials said.
Many of the dead are believed to be bystanders who rushed to the scene of the crash and were caught up in the blast, Mexican media reported.
Many of the dead are believed to be bystanders who rushed to the scene of the crash and were caught up in the blast, Mexican media reported.
The explosion left a 15m-wide (40ft) crater in the road, police said.
The explosion left a 15m-wide (40ft) crater in the road, police said.
Emergency services, police and residents were at the scene of the crash near the town of Sacramento, about 600km (375 miles) north of Mexico City, when the lorry exploded, state officials said.
Emergency services, police and residents were at the scene of the crash near the town of Sacramento, about 600km (375 miles) north of Mexico City, when the lorry exploded, state officials said.
Among the dead were at least three reporters who had gone to cover the accident.
Among the dead were at least three reporters who had gone to cover the accident.
Coahuila is a mining state where explosives are used in the coal industry.
Coahuila is a mining state where explosives are used in the coal industry.
Last year, a mining accident in Coahuila left 65 people dead.
Last year, a mining accident in Coahuila left 65 people dead.
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