In a devastating turn of events, a woman has died after being struck by a train in Mexico while trying to take a selfie to witness the majestic locomotive pass through their area.
A 29-year-old woman, Dulce Alondra, tragically lost her life while attempting to take a selfie with a vintage steam train in Nopala de Villagran, Mexico.
The train, known as The Empress 2816, was part of CPKC’s Final Spike Steam Tour, the first-ever steam-powered passenger train to traverse Canada, the U.S., and Mexico in a single trip.
On Monday, June 3, the atmosphere was festive as spectators awaited the arrival of The Empress 2816, a prominent feature of CPKC's Final Spike Steam Tour.
This tour, as announced by Keith Creel, CPKC President and CEO, marked a historic journey spanning Canada, the U.S., and Mexico—a remarkable feat for a steam-powered passenger train.
As the train made its way through Nopala de Villagran, eager onlookers jostled for a glimpse, but tragically, one woman's attempt to capture the moment turned fatal.
Identified as Dulce Alondra, the 29-year-old was struck by the moving locomotive while trying to take a selfie near the tracks.
In the wake of this heartbreaking incident, CPKC Mexico has issued a statement emphasizing the importance of safety around railway lines.
They urge spectators to maintain a safe distance of at least 10 meters from the tracks, emphasizing the hazards of approaching or crossing railway infrastructure.
The authority's plea echoes the need for caution around trains, underscoring the risks associated with disregarding safety protocols near active railways.
In a separate incident, a tourist tragically fell 250ft into the crater of an active volcano in Indonesia while posing for a sunrise photo.
The victim, Lihong, and her husband, Zhang Yong, had ascended the slope with a local guide to watch the sunrise from the volcano’s rim.
The accident occurred when Lihong’s skirt got caught, causing her to stumble and fall backward over the edge into the crater.
A photograph released after her fall shows Lihong posing on the rim of the volcano, with clouds of steam and sulfur gas rising behind her.
Rescuers took more than two hours to retrieve her body from the mouth of the volcano.
Following the incident, Dwi Putro Sugiarto, the head of the Department of Conservation for the Banyuwangi region, urged tourists to prioritize safety while scaling Mount Ijen.
Lihong’s body was reportedly transported to Bali before being flown back to China.
