A serious traffic collision occurred on November 20, 2024, along the Mexico–Querétaro Highway, one of the country’s busiest transport routes. The accident, which took place near kilometer 59 in the municipality of Huehuetoca in the State of Mexico, resulted in multiple fatalities and injuries and triggered a large-scale emergency response from authorities.
Heavy Traffic Collision Causes Chain Reaction
According to early reports from the Secretaría de Seguridad del Estado de México, a heavy freight trailer was reportedly unable to stop in time while approaching slower-moving traffic.
This led to a chain-reaction crash involving multiple vehicles traveling in the northbound lanes. The impact caused a complete blockage of the highway and forced authorities to shut down the route temporarily while emergency teams responded.
The Mexico–Querétaro corridor is a key route for both commercial freight and daily commuters, making the incident highly disruptive for regional traffic.
Emergency Response at the Scene
Emergency services, including paramedics, firefighters, and Civil Protection teams, arrived at the scene within minutes of the collision.
Rescue crews worked for several hours to assist injured passengers, extract individuals from damaged vehicles, and clear debris from the roadway. Due to the severity of the crash, the National Guard’s highway division secured the area to support rescue operations and allow investigators to begin their work.
Casualties and Medical Assistance
Authorities confirmed that at least 19 people lost their lives in the incident, while several others sustained injuries ranging from minor to serious.
Injured victims were transported to hospitals in nearby municipalities, including Cuautitlán and Huehuetoca. Local hospitals activated emergency protocols to handle the sudden influx of patients, and additional support was provided by volunteer blood donors and community organizations.
