The start of the week has been critical for drivers traveling through the north of Medellín. In the morning hours of this Monday, February 16, a traffic accident was reported on the North Highway, specifically near the North Terminal.
The accident, which is the subject of investigation by the traffic authorities, has caused the total closure of the road in the south-north direction, generating a traffic jam.
Due to the magnitude of the incident, mobility in this important road corridor is reduced and the authorities have had to implement emergency detours.
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Teams from the Ministry of Mobility and assistance personnel are already at the point carrying out the inspection and removal of the vehicles involved. At the moment, no official report has been provided on the number of injured people or the exact causes that led to the collision, but the area remains cordoned off while the necessary procedures are carried out.
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Given the blockage and congestion, citizens are advised to travel with extreme caution and look for alternative routes to avoid getting trapped in congestion.
The authorities suggest taking Carrera 65 or Regional Avenue as alternative routes to continue the journey north.
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