The driver of a tractor-trailer lost control while traveling on federal highway 57 (Mexico City - Queretaro) on Friday. This resulted in a massive collision of 23 cars, including private vehicles, taxis, passenger and cargo vans.
"After a traffic accident on the Mexico City - Queretaro highway… 34 adults received medical assistance on the spot, two of them were hospitalized," the Queretaro state’s civil protection service said.
Meanwhile, local media reported that the accident resulted in the injury of 44 people, three of whom required hospitalization.