On Wednesday, November 20, a major crash on the Mexico-Querétaro Highway near Huehuetoca brought traffic to a standstill. A large trailer truck, unable to brake in time—likely due to slick roads from earlier rain—plowed into five cars and a pickup near kilometer 59. The impact left the trailer stretched diagonally across all three north-to-south lanes, forcing authorities to partially shut down the highway.

Thankfully, no one was seriously hurt. Paramedics treated minor injuries—cuts, bruises, and shock—and recommended hospital checks just to be safe. Officials are investigating, looking into road conditions, possible mechanical failure, or driver error.

In a separate but related incident the same day, a fuel tanker spilled its load at kilometer 95.5 near Soyaniquilpan de Juárez, completely closing that stretch of the highway for several hours. Cleanup crews worked quickly, but traffic delays were inevitable.

Authorities are urging drivers to slow down in wet conditions, keep safe distances, and stay alert—reminding us that when the weather turns, even a moment’s delay in braking can change everything.