State of Mexico – On the morning of Wednesday, November 20, a serious multi-vehicle collision took place along the Mexico-Querétaro Highway, specifically at kilometer 059+000, in the municipality of Huehuetoca, located within the State of Mexico. The accident involved a large trailer that, for reasons still under investigation, was reportedly unable to brake in time, leading to a devastating chain reaction crash that involved multiple vehicles traveling along the same route.
According to initial reports, the trailer was heading in the north-to-south direction when it lost control. The driver, seemingly unable to slow the vehicle, plowed into several cars that were either moving slowly or had come to a stop. The sheer momentum and size of the trailer made the situation significantly worse, as it not only impacted the first vehicles in its path but continued to push and crush additional vehicles ahead of it, creating a pileup scenario.
The trailer eventually skidded sideways, coming to a stop across all three lanes of the highway. Its position blocked the entire north-south route, resulting in a major traffic disruption. Emergency services quickly arrived at the scene, including traffic officers, paramedics, firefighters, and tow truck operators, to deal with the aftermath. They began by securing the area, tending to the injured, and redirecting traffic as best as possible to alternate routes, given the partial closure of the highway.
Authorities have not yet released an official statement regarding the specific cause of the accident, but preliminary evaluations suggest a possible mechanical failure, such as brake malfunction, or perhaps driver fatigue or distraction. Investigators on-site are working to analyze the trailer’s condition, review surveillance footage, and take statements from witnesses and survivors to determine exactly what led to the crash.
Due to the severity of the collision and the number of vehicles involved, cleanup and traffic restoration are expected to take several hours. Commuters are advised to avoid the area and stay tuned to official traffic updates for further information. The event has once again raised concerns about highway safety, especially the dangers posed by heavy trucks traveling at high speeds.