13 Dec 2023 | 12:41 PM UTC
Venezuela: Road incident blocks Gran Mariscal de Ayacucho Highway between Caracas and Guarenas, Dec. 13
Road incident blocks Gran Mariscal de Ayacucho Highway (Troncal 9) between Caracas and Guarenas, Venezuela, Dec. 13. Avoid the area.
A road incident is blocking Gran Mariscal de Ayacucho Highway between Caracas and Guarenas in both directions on Dec. 13. A large tanker truck fire has been reported in the area. Officials did not immediately provide an estimated time at which the motorway would reopen.
Heightened security and transport disruptions are likely in the affected area while authorities respond to the incident; transport disruptions may continue for several hours even after the route reopens to traffic.
Avoid the incident site until authorities give the all-clear. Allow additional time if traveling in the affected area and consider taking alternative routes to circumvent disruptions. Adhere to all instructions issued by local officials. Consider remaining indoors if heavy smoke is in your area, especially if you suffer from respiratory illness, such as asthma, or conditions that lead to increased risk from smoke exposure. Eye irritation is possible; flush irritated eyes with copious amounts of clean water.
