At least 23 dead as Mexico City metro overpass collapses

Official say at least 23 dead and 65 injured as videos on Mexican television and social media showed the overpass falling on to cars below

A partially collapsed metro overpass has claimed at least 23 lives in Mexico City, where rescuers worked through the night to free trapped passengers and search for victims.

Mexico City mayor Claudia Sheinbaum said via Twitter that at least 65 people had been taken to hospital after the collapse near the Los Olivos metro station, which occurred at around 10:30 pm Monday night.