In the municipality of Cortázar, Guanajuato, a criminal group cut a train rail to cause a derailment and steal the cargo. The operator detected the anomaly in time and prevented a major tragedy. Authorities have strengthened surveillance on railway routes.
The incident took place in Cortázar, Guanajuato, where members of a criminal group made a deliberate cut of about 40 centimeters in a rail track. The maneuver aimed to force the derailment of a freight train to enable the theft of its transported goods.
Thanks to the operator's alertness, who spotted the irregularity, the train slowed down and passed without leaving the tracks, preventing a serious accident that could have endangered lives and logistics infrastructure.
Following the event, the National Guard and railway authorities ramped up security measures along train routes in Guanajuato. Such sabotage poses a threat to the country's goods transportation, vital for the economy.
Investigations continue to identify those responsible and implement permanent safeguards against these acts that undermine national security. The event highlights the vulnerability of railway lines to organized crime in the area.
