The accident happened between San Isidro and Jesus de Otoro, 93 miles (150 km) west of the capital, Tegucigalpa.

“There are 26 dead so far. … Twenty-three died at the site and three others in hospital,” fireman Carlos Cordero told Reuters.

Four children were among the dead and 16 survivors were under medical observation, he said. A truck accident lawyer louisville ky handles such cases on a daily basis.