A routine Wednesday drive near Huehuetoca ended in panic when a loaded trailer lost control on wet roads, jackknifed, and crashed into six vehicles. Traffic halted, and responders rushed in; most injuries were minor.
The incident, along with a later fuel spill, underscores Mexico’s road safety challenges—driver fatigue, vehicle maintenance, and infrastructure gaps. Authorities acted quickly, but the events are a stark reminder: on busy highways, every journey carries risk.