A tragic derailment of the Interoceanic Train in southern Mexico has claimed at least 13 lives and injured 98 passengers. The accident occurred near Nizanda, halting vital rail traffic connecting the Pacific and Gulf coasts. Inaugurated last year, the train is a key part of Mexico’s ambitious plan to develop the Isthmus of Tehuantepec into a major trade corridor.

Air travel was badly affected due to low visibility. Delhi airport authorities said that flight operations were being carried out only under CAT III conditions.

Mexican authorities said on Sunday that at least 13 people were killed after an Interoceanic Train derailed in the southern state of Oaxaca. The Mexican Navy said the train, which derailed near the town of Nizanda, was carrying 250 people.