According to the first information, the tragedy was caused by strong winds. Presidential candidate Álvarez Máynez, who organized a campaign closing event, has suspended his political events.
At least six people have died and around fifty were injured by the collapse of a stage during a rally at the event of conclusion of the election campaign of the party Citizen movement in the municipality of San Pedro Garza García, in the state of Nuevo León, northern Mexico.
The Governor of Nuevo León, Samuel García, has reported from the scene of “the tragedy” the balance of the number of victims, which is preliminary, and has indicated that the injured have different types of injuries, some in Serious condition and other mild.
“I regret the accident in San Pedro Garza García, caused by strong winds during the event attended by Jorge Álvarez Máynez, candidate for president of the Civic Movement and other militants, leaders and candidates of that party,” Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador said via his profile on the social network.
The president, who has indicated that he is in contact with the governor, has stated that he is “paying attention” to the information coming from the scene of the events and has sent a “hug to relatives, friends of the victims and supporters of that organization. ” “.
For his part, the presidential candidate has indicated that he has been taken to hospital, although he is “all right and in communication with state authorities to follow up on what happened.” “The only thing that is important now is taking care of the accident victims,” he indicated.
Shortly afterwards, Álvarez Máynez indicated that the injured of his team are being treated in hospital, while he returned to the scene of the incident to accompany the victims. “I will stay there until the last injured person is taken to a hospital,” he added.
“I have informed my team that my visit to Tlaxcala and Hidalgo (states in the center of the country) is suspended tomorrow, as well as all campaign activities. I have also suspended my return flight. I will be in Nuevo León pending the date. situation and the victims,” he announced.
Source: EITB
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