Firefighters and municipal police officers quickly arrived on the scene to extinguish the blaze.
An accident occurred this morning in downtown Mérida when a vehicle caught fire after colliding with a tree at the intersection of 61st and 34th Streets in the Historic Center. A 60-year-old woman and her daughter managed to escape before the flames completely consumed the car.
According to witnesses, the white Atos vehicle began emitting smoke shortly after the driver turned onto 61st Street. Within seconds, the engine made a strange noise, and the car spun out of control until it hit a tree and a sidewalk.
Firefighters and municipal police officers quickly arrived on the scene to extinguish the blaze, but the car was completely burned. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, although the property damage was considerable.
Traffic experts cordoned off the area to determine the cause of the accident and assess the damage to public roads. An official report is expected to be issued in the coming hours.
The exact cause of the accident is still unknown, but drivers are advised to check the condition of their vehicles before hitting the road.
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