Riviera Maya, Q.R. — Traffic heading south of Playa del Carmen was at a standstill Saturday afternoon. Both lanes were affected when the driver of a cement mixer overturned.
The driver of the industrial truck was heading south when he lost control and overturned his vehicle. The rollover caused a large oil spill on the highway along with blocked lanes.
According to available information, the driver allegedly dozed at the wheel. When he swerved during his doze, he crossed into the oncoming lane, and struck a light pole before overturning.
Emergency services found the mixer laying on its side blocking both lanes. Traffic was heavily affected due to the single vehicle accident.
Emergency crews attending to a two vehicle accident nearby also attended to the cement mixer accident. Firemen were brought in the aid as hazmat due to the large oil spill.
National Guard Highways opened a shoulder lane to allow for the passage of traffic until the mixer was towed.
