Fatal acc!dent, leaving 19 people passed away on the outsk!rt…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.
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