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Honduras president laments 7 police officers killed in speed-related crash
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Honduras president laments 7 police officers killed in speed-related crash

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Seven police officers died in Honduras when a speeding truck collided with their bus.
  • The accident occurred in Comayagua, with preliminary reports citing excessive speed by the truck driver.
  • The incident has reignited debate on road safety in Honduras, where traffic accidents are the second leading cause of death.

President Nasry Asfura of Honduras expressed sorrow over the deaths of seven National Police agents in a traffic accident. The crash happened when a truck, allegedly speeding, collided with a police bus carrying 33 officers. Asfura offered condolences to the families of the deceased and wished a speedy recovery to the injured.

condolences to the families who lost a loved one in this tragic accident that today mourns the National Police and Honduras.

— Nasry AsfuraPresident of Honduras, speaking from Germany via video.

The accident took place in El Rodeo, Comayagua, when the truck driver lost control on a steep slope after exceeding the critical speed limit. The truck overturned, slid into the oncoming lane, and struck the police vehicle. The officers were returning to Tegucigalpa after collecting equipment.

Authorities have sent the case to the Public Prosecutor's Office for a formal investigation. The incident has renewed discussions about road safety in Honduras. The National Directorate of Road Traffic urged Parliament to amend the current Traffic Law, which has been in place since 2005, citing significant changes in road conditions over the past two decades.

God alleviate the great pain of the families of the deceased and give them strength each day more.

— Nasry AsfuraPresident of Honduras, offering comfort to the victims' families.

Traffic accidents are the second leading cause of death in Honduras, following homicides. This year, Honduras has recorded 945 traffic fatalities, a 4.4% increase compared to the same period in 2025.

Twenty-one years have passed without significant changes, and the road reality has changed completely.

— Darwin HernándezDeputy Commissioner of the Traffic Accident Investigation System of the DNVT, urging legislative reform.
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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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