Saturday, February 14, 2026

Two trucks overturn near the toll booth on the Autopista 6 de Noviembre

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Santo Domingo.– An traffic accident was recorded this Thursday morning near the toll of the 6 de Noviembre Highway, where two trucks overturned, causing heavy traffic congestion. Units from the Fire Department arrived at the scene, providing assistance to those involved and carrying out prevention work to avoid major risks. Likewise, agents from the General Directorate of Traffic and Ground Transportation Safety (Digesett) are at the scene regulating traffic and facilitating the circulation of vehicles.

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So far, the authorities have not provided an official report on the number of people affected or the severity of the injuries.

The Digesett urged drivers to proceed with caution through the area and to respect the instructions of the agents to avoid further incidents. Authorities are expected to expand on the details in the coming hours as investigations progress and traffic flow is restored on the highway.

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