The Mexico City metro accident, which killed 26 people on May 3, was caused by a
"structural defect"
, according to the preliminary findings of an expert report made public on Wednesday.
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"The accident was caused by a structural defect
,
"
said Jesus Esteva, head of public works at the city hall of Mexico City, citing the conclusions of the report carried out at the request of the municipality by the Norwegian appraisal company DNV.
