(MAR 11) On Sunday, March 8,
2020, there was a tragic accident that took place where a
group of Sonoran amateur boxers died in a bus accident.
WBAN was first notified of this
tragedy on Facebook, where it was written: "Yet another sad
story hits our world of boxing as a bus loaded with amateur
boxing teenagers flipped over several times on the highway out
in Sonora, Mexico as the tragic accident leaves seven (7) youth
athletes dead along with the bus driver and head coach Jonathan
Oros, 10 others badly injured. Our prayers and condolences go
out to all those affected by this tragedy."
According to news sources it was
an amateur boxing team originating from Puerto Peņasco, Sonora.
This group was returning from a regional competition.
It was reported that the accident
occured shortly before 2 a.m. on Sunday, and shortly thereafter
an emergency call first came in at 2:20 a.m.
Ernesto Munro, mayor of Puerto Peņasco, issued the order to
assist the relatives of the deceased, as well as those who were
injured. He requested immediate attention for the needs of each
person affected by the accident.
