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2 clusters · 3 sources · 27 days · First seen · Last updated

Traffic disruption in Guatemala via Atlantic Route

Overview

A vehicle collision involving a heavy transport truck and a car occurred near midnight at kilometer 30 of the Atlantic Route (CA-9 North) in San Antonio La Paz, El Progreso. While the accident resulted in material damage and no reported injuries, it caused significant traffic disruptions.

The congestion extended for over 20 kilometers, reaching as far as Guatemala City. Authorities from the General Directorate of Road Protection and Safety (Provial) and the Municipal Transit Police (PMT) have been deployed to manage the situation. As of the latest reports, the right lane remains obstructed, causing long delays for drivers attempting to exit the capital.

Entities

Guatemala City · Amílcar Montejo · Municipal Transit Police · El Progreso · Policía Municipal de Tránsito

Timeline

  1. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Traffic congestion hits Guatemala City following accident in El Progreso

    A collision between a heavy vehicle and a car on the Atlantic Route in El Progreso has caused traffic congestion extending over 20 kilometers toward Guatemala City.

  2. [CRIME] 2 sources
    Guatemala City transit police report frequent pedestrian accidents

    Guatemala City's transit police report four to seven pedestrian accidents monthly near overpasses, citing frequent failure to use designated walkways in high-risk zones.

Sources

croniosv.com · emisorasunidas.com · lahora.gt