A worker involved in the Maya Train project tragically lost his life due to a heart complication while on duty at a substation near Tulum International Airport. The incident occurred during a severe heatwave that is currently impacting the region.
The deceased, a 33-year-old man named José, began to feel unwell while working in a high area of the construction site. His colleagues quickly recognized his distress and promptly called for emergency services. Tragically, José suffered three heart attacks while being transported to Tulum Health Center and passed away before reaching the facility.
Although medical professionals have not directly linked José's death to the scorching temperatures, his colleagues believe the extreme weather conditions played a significant role. According to data from the General Directorate of Epidemiology of the Ministry of Health, 30 people in Quintana Roo have been affected by the extreme weather as of July 18.
Unfortunately, this is not the first fatal incident to occur at Maya Train construction sites. On July 15th, a worker in Felipe Carrillo Puerto was killed after being struck by lightning. Furthermore, on July 11th, another worker in the community of Limones, Bacalar, tragically died after a tractor he was operating fell into a sinkhole.
These incidents have sparked concerns over safety protocols and preventative measures at Maya Train construction sites. Authorities are continuing to closely monitor weather and safety conditions in the area, and are reinforcing measures to protect workers from the harsh conditions prevalent in the region.
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