Cancun, Q.R. — Traffic in and out of Cancun was diverted Sunday after a three vehicle crash affected lanes in both directions. The accident happened on Luis Donaldo Colosio Boulevard, which brought traffic to a standstill for hours.
The three vehicle collision was reported around 7:00 a.m. when a bus driver, traveling toward the city center, reportedly skidded on the wet pavement. The driver hit the central median, took out a city streetlight and overhead highway sign. In the process, he also cut off traffic, causing two vehicles to collide with his bus.
The three vehicles had one entire section of roadway cut off, while the downed overhead sign cut off the other direction. Traffic in and out of the city of Cancun was diverted while authorities sorted out the chaos.
“Sunday morning, our Cancun Traffic team responded to a traffic accident on Luis Donaldo Colosio Boulevard near Cancun Park,” Bomberos Cancun reported.
“A traffic safety operation was immediately activated to expedite traffic flow and prevent further incidents, both inbound and outbound. The Red Cross arrived at the scene to provide assistance and support. Traffic flow is as follows:
“To Cancun: Detour via Highway 180 to connect to Huayacan Avenue and enter the city. To Playa del Carmen: Detour via Prolongación Chac Mool Avenue to Huayacan Avenue, then connect to Highway 180 and rejoin Colosio Boulevard . Hotel Zone and Airport: Controlled access remains in place on Colosio Boulevard.”
The road was closed for several hours with the removal of the three vehicles and the collapsed highway sign structure.
