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Cargo truck accidents on Mexican highways
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In early September, a trailer carrying tomatoes overturned on a highway in Apaseo el Grande, Guanajuato. The accident, attributed to driver fatigue, caused the vehicle to strike a retaining wall and scatter cargo across the roadway. While the driver escaped without significant injury, the incident caused traffic disruptions and required intervention from the National Guard and emergency responders. Later in the month, a separate rollover involving a trailer carrying apples occurred on the Mexico-Querétaro highway near San Juan del Río. This The accident, reportedly caused by excessive speed, which took place near kilometer 151 in the direction of Palmillas, involved approximately 70 tons of apples. The heavy vehicle blocked all lanes toward Mexico City. three lanes, causing a total collapse of traffic. Authorities suggested that excessive speed may have been a contributing factor. The situation incident was complicated by bystanders looting looting, as individuals in private vehicles arrived to collect the spilled fruit and existing traffic delays from roadwork, requiring scattered across the asphalt. The National Guard coordinated the scene, utilizing cranes and backhoes to secure remove the scene. vehicle and clear the spilled produce.
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- 2026-09-19 18:47 UTC Cargo truck accidents on Mexican highways
- 2026-09-18 23:05 UTC Cargo truck accidents on Mexican highways
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