The locomotive ‘The Empress’ arrived in Mexico to celebrate the anniversary of the creation of the Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC), the railway company that has a line throughout North America. However, the commemoration had a tragic event: the death of a young woman who was looking to take a selfie.
For the anniversary, the company launched its train 2816, manufactured in 1930 and known as ‘The Empress’. The steam engine began its journey on April 24 in Calgary, Canada, bound for Mexico City, passing through multiple towns.
She was the woman who died for taking a ‘selfie’ with ‘The Empress’
The woman approached the train track.
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Near the Mexican municipality of Nopala de Villagrán, in the state of Hidalgo, on June 4, dozens of people were eagerly awaiting the crossing of the historic locomotive.. Many got their phones ready to take photos and videos.
A woman stood next to the lane and, when she saw the machine approaching, she turned around and prepared to take a drink. selfie. As recorded in different videos of those present, ‘La Emperatriz’ whistled to make the crowd leave the road.
However, the woman was attacked. She hit the ground hard, which caused her death.
The victim was identified as Dulce Alondra García, 28 years old. She graduated in business management engineering from the Higher Technological Institute of Huichapan, an entity that mourned her death: “Rest in peace and resignation to her family.”
Institutions mourned the death of Dulce Alondra.
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Likewise, the Government of Huichapan, where she was from, joined in the condolences. “We raise a prayer for her eternal rest, so that her family finds comfort and strength,” she said.
Railway company remembers recommendations to see ‘The Empress’
The CPKC of Mexico described the death of Dulce Alondra as a “tragic incident”: “We are deeply saddened by this loss of life and wish to express
“Our condolences to the woman’s family and loved ones.”
The company assured in a statement that it is collaborating with the authorities in charge of investigating the case.
In addition, he “called on people who have come to see the passage of this locomotive to take precautions and not approach or cross the railroad track for their own safety and that of the crew.”
For the CPKC, whoever wants to see ‘The Empress’ must:
- Always stay at least 10 meters away from the tracks.
- Never stand near or on train tracks.
- Do not attempt to climb onto railway equipment or any railway infrastructure.
- Always be careful around tracks and trains.
- Do not throw objects at the locomotive.
- Do not take selfies on the tracks.
Recommendation from the CPKC of Mexico after the death of a woman.
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“The tracks are for trains, not for selfiesnor photographs of any kind,” he stated.
The locomotive will end its historic journey on June 7 in Mexico City.
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