The rollover and subsequent fire of a pipe caused the total closure of circulation in both directions of the Mexico-Puebla highwaynear Ixtapaluca, State of Mexico.
The accident occurred in heading towards Mexico City and formed a dense column of smoke that could be observed for several kilometers.
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Emergency bodies, elements of the Heroic Fire Department and of Civil Protection of the State of Mexicowho carried out the total closure of the road to carry out the work of extinguishing the flames.
Likewise, staff of CAPUFE and of the National guard He also appeared on site to guide the drivers to continue their journey through the Mexico-Puebla Libre highway.
Avoid the area and use alternate routes!
Mexico – Puebla Highway Closed.
Due to the overturning and fire of a pipeof fuel between #Ixtapaluca y #RíoCold address #CDMX.
Emergency bodies, CAPUFE personnel and the National Guard are working in the… pic.twitter.com/LCHUl5tiuq
— C5 State of Mexico (@C5Edomex) November 9, 2025
For his part, the C5 of the State of Mexico indicated through social networks that drivers heading towards CDMX can take the alternative route circulation diversion at km 63 in the Rio Frio Village and those who go in the direction of Puebla, the detour towards the Chalco Town.
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Firefighters continue working in the cooling of the fuel loaded pipe Therefore, circulation continues to be affected in both directions.
For his part, the director of Civil Protection and Firefighters of IxtapalucaAlexis Guerrero Peñaloza, confirmed the impact on other vehicles due to the overturning and burning of the pipe; In addition to the fact that the whereabouts of the driver.