Disputed death toll in Guadalajara-Tepic pileup as truck hits stopped vehicles

A multi-vehicle crash on the Guadalajara-Tepic highway has left a disputed number of fatalities, with authorities reporting at least 10 dead while other sources cite up to 16 deaths and missing persons. The accident occurred at kilometer 68 near Plan de Barrancas when a tractor-trailer failed to stop and plowed into vehicles already halted due to a prior collision, triggering a fire that engulfed several cars and trucks Source: excelsiormx.

Casualty disagreement

Sources diverge on the death toll. Infobae and Heraldo de México report 10 deaths and 10 injured, citing state authorities Source: infobaeSource: heraldomx. The Comisión Nacional de Emergencias (CNE) initially gave a lower figure of 9 dead and 13 injured, but its delegate Josh Ojeda later stated at least 16 fatalities with several people still missing Source: excelsiormx. The CNE noted that seven victims died by fire, two from impact, and one was a maintenance worker found under a truck Source: infobae.

Aftermath and investigation

The truck driver was detained by the Guardia Nacional Source: excelsiormx. Two Guardia Nacional officers were seriously injured Source: heraldomx. Rescue operations continued as authorities warned the toll could change. The highway was partially reopened toward Guadalajara after hours of clearance .