Bus Runs Red Light, Causes Major Crash in Cancún

Cancún, Mexico — A collision involving a state-operated passenger bus, a tourist transport vehicle, and a private Jeep left eight people injured, including one with a suspected traumatic brain injury, after the bus driver allegedly ran a red light Sunday morning. The incident occurred at the intersection of Miguel Hidalgo Avenue (Route 5) and Lombardo Toledano Avenue in Cancún’s Supermanzana 73.

Details of the Collision

At approximately 8:00 a.m., emergency responders arrived at the scene near the Blanca Flor restaurant, where a Transporte Terrestre Estatal (TTE) bus, license plate TTE222, had disregarded a traffic signal. The bus, driven by 45-year-old José Luis C.V. from Tabasco, was struck on its side by a tourist transport vehicle operated by 56-year-old Macario S.B.

The impact caused the bus to spin and collide with a Jeep driven by 52-year-old Rubén Alejandro R.C. before finally crashing into a traffic signal pole.

Injuries and Hospitalizations

Red Cross paramedics confirmed eight injuries:

• José C.P., Jesús Alexander S.M., and Norberto E.G. were transported to General Hospital.
• Gilberto R.G., Judith N.C., Claudia T.G., and Javier M.B. were taken to the IMSS Specialties Hospital in Supermanzana 510.
• Cecilia V.M. was transferred to the IMSS facility on Avenida Cobá.

Medical sources reported one victim in serious condition with a suspected traumatic brain injury, listed in guarded condition.

Legal and Administrative Actions

Traffic investigators secured the scene, and all involved drivers were placed under the custody of the Public Prosecutor’s Office. The damaged vehicles were towed to an impound lot.

The crash underscores ongoing concerns over traffic safety in Cancún, particularly involving public transportation. Authorities have not yet released further statements regarding potential charges or regulatory actions.