Mexico state / 13.05.2022 18:40:05
A pipe that transports LP gas overturned this followingnoon on the Mexico-Pachuca highway, at the height of the municipality of Ecatepec, and forced the total closure of the road.
The accident occurred around 5:30 p.m. up to the community Santa Clara Groveson the lanes in the direction of Mexico City.
According to preliminary reports, the driver lost control following negotiating a curve which apparently took over speed and ended up flipping the unit onto its right side.
The impact caused damage to the front axle and oil leaking from the engine area, which was spread on the pavement.
According to elements of municipal Civil Protection, at the time of the mishap the unit transported 17 thousand liters of fuel, no leak though.
Emergency elements and municipal firefighters arrived at the site to carry out the work to remove the pipe and that forced the total closure of the road. The circulation is affectedTraveled for at least five kilometers in both directions.
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