Mexico City, July 24, 2026 – A shocking incident unfolded yesterday at the Indios Verdes Metro station in Mexico City when a man pushed a woman onto the train tracks. Fortunately, the woman survived the attack, sustaining only minor injuries despite being hit by the first car of the arriving train. The alleged perpetrator, identified as Miguel Angel B., was immediately apprehended by authorities and is now facing charges of attempted femicide.
Details of the Incident
According to reports from journalist Carlos Jiménez, the woman suffered several blows but miraculously survived the ordeal. Agents from the Mexico City Secretariat of Citizen Security (SSC CDMX) swiftly detained the man and presented him before the Prosecutor’s Office, where he was formally accused of attempted femicide. Authorities noted that Miguel Angel B. reportedly has a criminal record.
The incident occurred while the victim was waiting for the train. The quick response of both the woman and emergency services prevented a more tragic outcome.
Previous Similar Incidents in Mexico City Metro
This alarming event is not an isolated incident within the Mexico City Metro system. The public transportation network has unfortunately witnessed similar acts of violence:
- August 2, 2023 – Hidalgo Station: A man and a woman died after being struck by a Metro train at Hidalgo station on Line 2. In a horrific sequence of events, the man pushed a young woman, whom he did not know, onto the tracks as a train approached, and then immediately jumped himself. The then Head of Government, Martí Batres, confirmed these details, stating that surveillance videos and eyewitness testimonies corroborated the events. The incident left Luis Sánchez Chávez, the 19-year-old boyfriend of the deceased Celia Adriano, in a state of nervous crisis.
Concerning Statistics: Metro Fatalities
Official data obtained through transparency requests reveals a grim picture of fatalities within the Mexico City Metro system. Between 2020 and 2025, a total of 178 people died after jumping onto the tracks.
Key Data and Statistics:
- Gender of Victims: 80% of these cases involved men (143 individuals), while 20% involved women (35 individuals).
- Annual Average: The Metro records a consistent average of approximately 29 deaths per year, with 27 cases reported in 2020 and similar rates in subsequent years.
- High-Incidence Stations: Critical points with a higher number of incidents include General Anaya (Line 2), Bellas Artes (Line 8), and Impulsora (Line B).
Support for Mental Health
In light of these distressing events, the Mexico City government offers support programs for individuals experiencing difficult moments or emotional crises. The “Salvemos Vidas” (Let’s Save Lives) program in the Metro and the Line of Security and Trust (55 5533 5533) provide free psychological support 24 hours a day.
This latest incident at Indios Verdes underscores the ongoing challenges related to safety and mental health within the city’s public transportation system. Authorities continue to investigate the full circumstances surrounding yesterday’s event.
Source: https://www.infobae.com/mexico/2026/07/24/ex-reo-avento-a-su-novia-a-las-vias-del-metro-indios-verdes-en-cdmx/
