Trailer Crash Causes Major Traffic Chaos on Puerto Morelos-Cancun Highway
Puerto Morelos, Quintana Roo — A collision between two tractor-trailers, one a double-trailer, caused severe traffic disruptions Monday morning on the Puerto Morelos-Cancun stretch of Federal Highway 307.
The crash occurred around 11:30 a.m. near Bahia Petempich in the south-to-north lanes. According to preliminary reports, the driver of one of the trucks attempted to make a U-turn without noticing the other trailer approaching from behind, leading to the impact.
Both heavy vehicles partially blocked the highway, creating long lines of vehicles that crept through the area. Traffic was snarled for just over an hour until transit officers arrived to clear the scene and remove the trucks.
Despite the force of the collision, authorities reported no injuries.
Javier Mendez covers public safety, law enforcement, and legal affairs in Quintana Roo. He monitors official reports from the FGE (State Prosecutor's Office), the Mexican Navy, and municipal police to deliver accurate English summaries of crime, trafficking cases, arrests, and court rulings affecting the Riviera Maya region.Javier has been covering crime and public safety news since 2023, reporting on cases ranging from felony arrests and human trafficking investigations to court proceedings and organized crime-related incidents across Cancún, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, and Chetumal. His reporting provides English-speaking residents and travelers with reliable, timely information about safety conditions in Quintana Roo's major tourist destinations.Javier works closely with official government sources and press offices to verify facts before publication, and maintains an archive of law enforcement communications to provide context for ongoing stories. He is dedicated to accurate, factual reporting on complex safety issues that affect both residents and visitors to the region.For story tips: javier@rivieramayanews.mx
