State of Mexico.- This Wednesday, November 20, a multiple collision occurred on the Mexico-Quer\u00e9taro 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.<\/p>\n
Causes of the accident and traffic conditions
\nThe 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\u2019s rain , it is suspected that road conditions may have played a role in the accident, although authorities will investigate the cause.<\/p>\n
Injuries and safety recommendations
\nParamedics 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 avoid possible complications.<\/p>\n
Trailer spills fuel in another accident
\nIn a similar incident on the same highway, a tanker trailer spilled fuel at kilometer 95.5 , near Soyaniquilpan de Ju\u00e1rez . This accident caused a complete closure of all lanes in that area, which also caused significant traffic delays.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"