Deadly highway crash in Mexico claims 21 lives

At least 21 people were killed in a three-vehicle collision on Wednesday morning along the Cuacnopalan-Oaxaca highway in Puebla state, central Mexico.

Local official Samuel Aguilar Pala confirmed that 18 victims died at the scene, while three others passed away in hospital. Several more were injured and are receiving medical care, BBC reported.

The crash involved a cement truck, a bus, and a van. Initial reports suggest the collision occurred when the truck attempted to overtake the van.