Five Confirmed Dead After Bus and Tractor-Trailer Crash on Sonoyta–Caborca Highway

A serious traffic accident involving a passenger bus and a tractor-trailer occurred at kilometer 118 on the Sonoyta–Caborca highway on February 13, leaving five people dead and several others injured.

According to Protección Civil Sonora, emergency and security personnel responded immediately to the scene. Initial reports indicated four fatalities, but authorities later confirmed that a fifth person had died, bringing the total number of victims to five.

Nine individuals remain under medical care and are reported to be out of danger. Authorities continue to provide coordinated support and assistance to those affected.

Emergency response teams from the Red Cross, Fire Department, Municipal Police, and Protección Civil worked jointly at the scene.

What Happened?

Based on the official report from Protección Civil Sonora, the accident occurred at kilometer 118 of the Sonoyta–Caborca highway and the collision involved a passenger bus and a tractor-trailer.

The number of confirmed fatalities has been updated to five, and nine injured individuals remain under medical care and are reported to be stable.

Unofficial reports from the scene suggest that the vehicles involved may have been a Tufesa passenger bus and a cargo truck from Transportes Tres Guerras. However, these details have not been officially confirmed.

Ongoing Response

Authorities continue to coordinate efforts including interagency cooperation, medical attention for the injured, and support and accompaniment for affected families.

We will continue to follow official updates as they become available.