Puerto Vallarta, Mexico – A significant traffic disruption unfolded on Federal Highway 200 after a fuel tanker truck overturned following a collision with a Toyota Hilux pickup truck. Civil Protection and Firefighters personnel quickly intervened, opening a section of a nearby dirt road to allow vehicle traffic, as authorities worked to manage the aftermath.
According to Brayan José Bañuelos Ledezma, director of Civil Protection and Firefighters of Cabo Corrientes, the accident occurred when the pickup truck—transporting fresh fish in a cold box—struck the side of the tractor-trailer. The impact caused the tanker, which was hauling two sausage-type containers holding a total of 32,000 liters of fuel, to overturn. One container came to rest fully blocking the asphalt, while the other lay on the right-of-way.
With the main highway obstructed, authorities diverted traffic by opening a dirt road leading to the El Tigre community. Motorists are now required to detour through El Habal, resulting in an approximate one-hour journey before they can resume their travel towards Tomatlán. The fuel transfer operation is expected to extend the road closure until early Friday morning.
In addition to the traffic chaos, the accident left the driver of the pickup truck with serious injuries. Trapped between the twisted metal frames of his vehicle, he was eventually extricated using hydraulic equipment. Medical personnel promptly transported him to a local hospital, where his condition has been reported as stable.
Officials are urging motorists to exercise caution while navigating the detour and to remain patient as the cleanup and repair operations continue. Further updates are expected as the situation develops.
