Catholic Church prays for victims of an accident on the road to Mexico

The Catholic Church in Mexico raised its prayers for the at least 21 fatal victims of an accident that occurred on a road to the Mexican State of Puebla, on Wednesday, May 14.

As reported On May 14, Samuel Aguilar Pala, Secretary of the Interior of the State of Puebla, three vehicles “were involved” in the vehicle accident. 18 people died at the scene of the accident and three more died in the hospital, including a minor. Several people were injured and are receiving medical care from emergency services.

Before this tragedy, Mons. Gonzalo Alonso Calzada Guerrero, Bishop of Tehuacán – whose pastoral region occurred the accident -, express in a statement his “deep sadness and dismay.” He also said, through a statement, his solidarity “given the irreparable loss of their loved ones and for the speedy recovery of those who were injured in the unfortunate accident.”

“In these moments of immense pain, there are no human words that can completely comfort, only God can strengthen and comfort them. However, as a community of faith, we want to make our deepest condolences and offer them our spiritual and fraternal support,” he said.

Alfonso Cepeda, general secretary of the National Union of Education Workers (SNTE) detailed This May 15 who were teachers who were heading to the city of Puebla to carry out administrative and union procedures. Tehuacán Snte 23 regional coordination Indian that there were nine teachers who died in the accident.

The tragedy occurred just one day before the teacher’s day, which in Mexico is celebrated on May 15.