At least 23 killed in Mexico City metro collapse

A section of the Mexico City metro collapsed late Monday, killing at least 23 people and injuring at least 79, according to officials. The collapse happened on an elevated section of the metro in the city’s southside, sending a metro car into traffic. Rescue teams were digging through the rubble early Tuesday.

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