PUERTO VALLARTA (PVDN) – In the early hours of Thursday, a significant landslide occurred at kilometer 12.5 of Federal Highway 200, leading to the road’s closure in both directions. The Municipal Civil Protection and Firefighters Unit of Puerto Vallarta confirmed that there have been no reported injuries in the incident. The landslide took place near the Hotel La Joya in Mismaloya.
A vehicle belonging to the Hertz rental company was damaged during the collapse. The car, identified as a Dodge brand vehicle, was struck by one of the falling rocks. Authorities reported that the vehicle was unoccupied upon the rescue units’ arrival. Public Security and Traffic Department personnel remain on the scene to prevent pedestrians and motorists from entering the area, now deemed as high-risk.
Preliminary reports suggest that the landslide may have resulted from the weakening of the ground after the passage of Hurricane “Lidia” through Vallarta. The Municipal Civil Protection and Firefighters Units had continued with cleaning operations as late as Wednesday, focusing not only on local streets but also various points along the North Coast and South Coast. The operations included the removal of trees and rock material that had become hazardous due to the hurricane’s impact.
While the immediate area around the landslide is cordoned off, efforts are underway to assess the damage’s full extent and determine when it would be safe to reopen the highway. Authorities are advising residents and commuters to exercise caution and stay updated on road conditions as the situation evolves.
In light of the recent events, the Municipal Civil Protection and Firefighters Unit, along with other agencies, are working collaboratively to ensure the public’s safety and mitigate further risk. Special attention is given to other potentially vulnerable areas that natural disasters could impact.
