Two-truck accident on the Eastern Highway causes major traffic jam

Traffic accident involves two heavy vehicles on the San Pedro-La Romana highway

A road incident involving two heavy-duty tractor-trailer vehicles was recorded today on the highway section connecting San Pedro de Macorís with La Romana. The event took place specifically within the jurisdiction of San Pedro de Macorís, while the units were traveling in the direction of the eastern part of the country.

Despite the magnitude of the vehicle slide, authorities confirmed that the drivers involved, identified as Juan Urelvi Díaz Santana, 36, and José Miguel Martínez Santos, 32, were unharmed after the impact.

Assistance tasks and traffic status

After receiving the accident report, units from the Cumayasa Fire Department arrived at the scene to provide assistance and collaborate in cleanup and road safety efforts. Together with other emergency response agencies, they are working actively to remove the vehicles and restore normalcy to the road.

All drivers traveling on the San Pedro de Macorís-La Romana highway are advised to take alternative routes or drive with extreme caution, as the incident has caused significant traffic congestion in the area.

Authorities continue to call for caution while towing maneuvers for heavy vehicles are completed, which could extend for the next few hours. It is suggested to stay alert for updates on traffic conditions on this important road corridor.