Overview
- The crash and fire occurred around 7 p.m. at kilometer 48 near Río Frío in Ixtapaluca, and flames spread across all lanes.
- Firefighters, Protección Civil, CAPUFE and the National Guard are on scene conducting suppression and cooling operations.
- CAPUFE reports the highway is closed in both directions with no estimated time to reopen.
- Detours direct CDMX-bound drivers via km 63 at Río Frío and the Arco Norte at km 92, and Puebla-bound traffic from the San Marcos toll plaza toward Chalco.
- Initial responders reported a diesel load, with one outlet citing about 15,000 liters, though authorities have not officially confirmed the cargo, casualty figures, or the missing driver's status.