Officials have confirmed that 19 people lost their lives in the crash, while several others sustained injuries of varying severity and were transported to nearby hospitals for treatment. The exact number of injured individuals has not yet been officially released.
Authorities are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the tragedy. Early indications suggest that the trailer may have been unable to brake in time before colliding with traffic ahead, but investigators are examining all possible factors, including vehicle condition, road conditions, and driver actions.
Motorists were urged to avoid the affected section of the Mexico–Querétaro Highway and seek alternate routes as cleanup efforts and traffic diversions remained in place.
The exact cause of the accident has not yet been officially determined, and authorities are expected to release additional information as the investigation progresses.