A tragic accident occurred in Mexico City on Friday, July 19, 2024, when a 20-meter tall tree fell on a vehicle in the Nápoles neighborhood, resulting in the death of a 38-year-old woman and injuring her family. The incident took place around 4:30 pm on Filadelfia Street, near the intersection with Dakota Street, in the Benito Juárez district.The accident happened during a period of intense rainfall that prompted the Secretariat of Integral Management and Civil Protection of Mexico City to issue orange and yellow alerts across 16 districts of the city. The woman’s 34-year-old husband and their 1-year-old child, identified as Luciano, were also in the vehicle at the time of the incident.Emergency services, including firefighters, civil protection agents, and the Mexico City Security Secretary (SSC-CDMX), responded quickly to the scene. The husband managed to escape the vehicle and sought help from nearby people, who alerted authorities by calling 911. Rescuers used heavy machinery and saws to remove the tree from the vehicle.Despite the efforts of emergency responders, the woman was pronounced dead at the scene. The child was safely extracted from the wreckage and taken to a nearby hospital for a complete evaluation to rule out any injuries. The SSC-CDMX reported that the child is under medical observation to ensure his well-being after the traumatic event.This incident was part of a series of weather-related accidents reported across Mexico City due to the intense rains. Another similar incident occurred on Tlalpan Avenue, where a 20-meter tree fell on two vehicles, causing traffic chaos.
Key points
- A 38-year-old woman died when a 20-meter tree fell on her vehicle in Mexico City during heavy rainfall.
- The woman’s husband and 1-year-old child survived the incident and were taken to hospital.
- The accident occurred amid orange and yellow weather alerts issued for 16 districts in Mexico City.
- Emergency services responded quickly, using heavy machinery to rescue the victims.
Contradictions👾There are slight discrepancies in the reported age of the husband, with some sources stating 34 years old and others not specifying an age.
