Fatal acc!dent, leaving 19 people passed away on the outsk!rts of…See more
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. A
s a result, the vehicle ended up across t
he 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