State of Mexico.- This Wednesday, November 20, a multiple collision
occurred on the Mexico-Querétaro Highway , at kilometer 059+000 in Huehuetoca,
State of Mexico . The accident involved a trailer that,
after being unable to stop in time, collided with several vehicles.
As a result, the vehicle ended up across the road,
occupying all three north-south lanes of traffic, causing a partial closure of the highway.
Causes of the accident and traffic conditions
The incident occurred as the trailer was traveling toward Mexico City
. Failing to brake in time before the Jorobas intersection ,
the driver crashed into a bank and then struck five cars and a pickup truck .
Due to the wet road conditions caused by the day’s rain
, it is suspected that road conditions may have played
a role in the accident, although authorities will investigate the cause.
Injuries and safety recommendations
Paramedics arrived at the scene to treat the injured ,
who had minor injuries.
Although no serious injuries were reported ,
the paramedics recommended that some be checked out at the hospital to