Patrol accident in Iztapalapa; 10 Ateneas police officers injured after collision with truck
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Ten police officers from the Ateneas group were injured in a traffic accident in Iztapalapa, Mexico City.
- Their official vehicle collided with a delivery truck on Eje 3 Oriente and Escuadrรณn 201 avenue.
- The Secretariat of Citizen Security is investigating the incident and ensuring medical attention for the injured officers.
Ten officers from the Ateneas group, part of the Citizen Security Secretariat (SSC), sustained injuries following a traffic accident involving their official vehicle and a delivery truck in the Iztapalapa borough of Mexico City. The collision occurred on Eje 3 Oriente at the intersection with Escuadrรณn 201 avenue in the Escuadrรณn 201 neighborhood.
Paramedics from the Emergency Rescue and Medical Attention Squad (ERUM) responded to the scene to provide aid to the ten officers, who suffered various bodily contusions. Authorities have not reported any of the injuries as life-threatening at this time. The SSC has initiated internal procedures through its Directorate General of Internal Affairs to guarantee medical care for the injured officers and is coordinating with the involved insurance company to assess the damages.
An internal investigation has been opened to clarify the circumstances surrounding the accident and determine accountability. Authorities are continuing their investigation, and further details are expected in the coming hours.
Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.