A single vehicle rollover triggered a massive chain-reaction collision on the Paseo de la República highway, leaving one person dead and another injured.
Emergency responders arrived at the scene to find multiple vehicles involved in the pileup. Local authorities are still investigating the specific cause of the initial rollover.
Highway chaos and safety concerns
The accident caused significant traffic congestion as loose cargo from a trailer, which suffered an apparent mechanical failure, spilled across the asphalt. The debris blocked several lanes, paralyzing transit on the Querétaro–Celaya route.
Authorities have maintained a 'carousel' operational device on the Mexico-Querétaro highway to mitigate similar accidents. This safety measure covers the stretch from El Colorado in the El Marqués municipality to the Celaya toll booth.
Local officials are facing pressure to address the deteriorating state of the Highway 57. Abigail Arredondo has urged the federal government to prioritize repairs and safety interventions on this critical artery.
In related news, the PAN party in Querétaro has questioned federal authorities regarding recent disappearances. This follows a United Nations report demanding a formal response from the government to address the crisis.
Meanwhile, Deputy Paul Ospital raised concerns regarding the cost overruns of the Mexico-Querétaro train project. He warned that a lack of sanctioning mechanisms encourages the inefficient use of public funds.
