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Multiple vehicle accidents reported in Mexico
Two separate traffic accidents have resulted in injuries in different regions of Mexico.
On the Fortín–Huatusco federal highway near the community of Nicanor Espejo, a multi-vehicle collision involving five cars occurred on Friday afternoon. The accident was reportedly caused by a speeding driver who was unable to stop in time due to traffic, resulting in four people being injured, including a pregnant woman. Emergency responders from Civil Protection treated the victims, who were reported to be in stable condition.
In a separate incident on Highway 57 at the junction with the Carlos Salinas de Gortari bypass, a collision occurred when a vehicle attempted to merge into traffic without sufficient precaution. The crash left two women injured. Red Cross paramedics provided on-site assistance, and one woman was transported to a hospital for further medical evaluation. Local accident control authorities are investigating the circumstances of the collision.
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Civil Protection · Fortín-Huatusco highway · Highway 57 · Mexico · Red Cross