The victim was approximately 25 years old. Photo: compositionLR/Zócalo/X
During the passage of the La Emperatriz 2816 locomotive, manufactured in 1930, a tragic accident in Hidalgo claimed the life of a young woman. The incident occurred in the community of Aragón, municipality of Nopala de Villagrán, when the locomotive hit the woman who was trying to take a selfie. The news has shocked the local community and the followers of this historic means of transportation.
The Empress, a locomotive dating back to the early 20th century, is a historical icon that attracts the attention of many enthusiasts. However, his recent passage through Hidalgo left a tragic mark when it impacted a young woman of approximately 25 years old. The woman, who was wearing an orange shirt, was too close to the tracks when the accident occurred.
How did the accident occur in Hidalgo where the La Emperatriz locomotive passed?
The accident took place in the community of Aragón, in Nopala de Villagrán, Hidalgo, when the La Emperatriz locomotive was making its usual route. In a video broadcast on social networks, a crowd can be seen anxiously waiting for the locomotive to pass, phones in hand to capture the moment. Among them, the young victim was very close to the tracks, ready to take a selfie.
The video shows how the crowd begins to take out their phones to immortalize the passage of The Empress. In the midst of this emotion, the young woman positioned herself dangerously close to the tracks. Without realizing the imminent danger, the locomotive hit her head, leaving her unconscious. This tragic event highlights the risks of recklessness near active railroad tracks.
This is the Empress 2816 or La Emperatriz locomotive. Photo: Arnoldo
What is known about the fatal victim of the accident in Hidalgo?
The victim of the accident was a young woman of approximately 25 years old, whose name has not been revealed. According to witnesses, she was wearing an orange shirt at the time of the accident, a detail that became noticeable in the images and videos released. The proximity to the locomotive and the desire to capture a selfie resulted in a fatal outcome.
Although no further details have been revealed about his identity, the community of Nopala de Villagrán was deeply affected by the event. The young woman was described as an enthusiastic person who, like many others, was excited to see the historic locomotive up close. This tragic accident has served as a reminder of the dangers that come with proximity to train tracks.
The name of the deceased has not yet been released. Photo: El Sol de Tlaxcala
What help was provided to the victim of the locomotive accident?
After the impact, the young woman was left lying on the side of the road, unconscious. A man from the audience rushed to help him, while those present desperately shouted for an ambulance. The scene was chaotic, with witnesses trying to offer immediate assistance amid shock and confusion.
When the emergency services arrived, the situation was already critical. Paramedics confirmed that the young woman had no vital signs. Despite first aid attempts by the man who first approached her, it was not possible to save her. The area was quickly cordoned off and the young woman’s body was covered, all of this before the astonished gaze of those present.
