A multiple collision involving a trailer and a nurse truck occurred at kilometer 53 of the Mexico-Querétaro Highway, near Coyotepec in the State of Mexico. The accident, reported in the afternoon of March 5, caused traffic chaos and lane closures towards Mexico City. No victims or injuries were reported.
The pile-up occurred on the Mexico-Querétaro Highway at kilometer 53, in the direction to Querétaro, but affected traffic in the opposite direction towards Mexico City. The incident involved a trailer and a nurse truck, according to reports from El Financiero. Authorities do not know the exact causes of the multiple collision, which took place in the afternoon of Thursday, March 5, in the municipality of Coyotepec, State of Mexico.
According to Caminos y Puentes Federales (Capufe), around 19:00 hours, traffic was closed to remove the affected vehicles with cranes. GPS and traffic sites reported congestion from the Jorobas toll booth to Coyotepec, impacting areas like Santa Teresa, heading to Mexico City. In contrast, traffic was lighter at the Tepotzotlán toll booth and in Cuautitlán Izcalli.
Nmás reported an oil spill in the area, leading to a call for caution among drivers. Cleanup efforts are expected to resolve this issue along with vehicle removal. There were no reports of victims or injured persons in the accident.
This event adds to other road incidents in the region, though no direct connections are detailed.