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Witnesses say Cancun driver blew through traffic light causing three vehicle accident

Cancun, Q.R. — A three-car crash in Cancun sent two to hospital Tuesday. According to Transit Cancun, the accident happened Tuesday morning on Luis Donaldo Colosio Boulevard. The accident caused Cancun Transit to close the center lanes to early morning traffic for emergency vehicles.

Tránsito de Cancún reported Tuesday “traffic incident is reported on Blvd. Colosio near Residencial Campestre heading from south to north (Playa del Carmen – Cancun). We maintain preventive closures in the center lanes to allow emergency units to work.”

Two people were reported injured in the 7:30 a.m. three vehicle mishap that involved an SUV, car and hatchback. Witness reports claimed one of the vehicles blew through the traffic light which caused the collision between the three vehicles.

Two people were transferred to Cancun hospital by ambulance. The extent of their injuries is not known.

The Traffic Directorate implemented an operation in the area to regulate the intense line of backed-up morning rush hour traffic that was generated due to the road closure.