A devastating road accident outside the capital of Mexico has left 14 people dead and 31 others injured, as a passenger bus lost control and overturned, adding to the grim statistics of road accidents in the country.

The accident occurred on the outskirts of the state capital of Mexico, where a bus overturned on the road, resulting in a tragic loss of lives and numerous injuries, as confirmed by local authorities and reported by AFP.

Mexico has been grappling with a concerning rise in road accidents since 2020, with last year alone witnessing a staggering 377,231 reported cases, according to data from the Mexican National Institute of Statistics.

This recent tragedy adds to a series of fatal accidents that have struck the country in recent weeks. On February 24, a road accident in the state of San Luis Potosí claimed the lives of 10 individuals, including four children, further highlighting the urgent need for enhanced road safety measures.

In a separate incident last Saturday, three people lost their lives after a truck ran over migrants in the southern state of Oaxaca. The driver involved in the incident remains at large, as reported by local media outlets, underscoring the ongoing challenges in enforcing road safety regulations.

The string of accidents continues to devastate communities across Mexico, with each incident leaving behind a trail of heartbreak and loss. Just days before the tragic bus accident, on February 19, five Argentine tourists and a Mexican citizen perished in a collision on the Ekiti highway, connecting the towns of Quintana Roo, Tulum, and Puerto Aventuras.

As authorities grapple with the aftermath of these tragedies, there is a growing call for comprehensive measures to address road safety concerns and prevent further loss of life on Mexico's highways and roads.