transport
February 21, 2026
Truck carrying 10,700 gallons of fuel overturned on roads in Atlántico
The Concesión Autopistas del Caribe reported that today, February 21, 2026, at 8:19 a.m., a traffic incident occurred in the department of Atlántico, municipality of Sabanalarga, on National Route 9006 (La Cordialidad), PR 79+450, corresponding to Functional Unit 0.
TL;DR
- A truck carrying over 10,000 gallons of fuel overturned on Ruta Nacional 9006 in Atlántico.
- The incident occurred on February 21, 2026, at 8:19 a.m. in Sabanalarga.
- The road was completely closed for safety while specialized teams transferred the fuel.
- Emergency services, including the Fire Department and National Police, were present.
- The road closure was initially estimated until 12:30 p.m. but extended until approximately 6:00 p.m.
- Users were advised to take the Cartagena – Barranquilla (Vía al Mar) as an alternate route.
- Authorities urged drivers to follow instructions and consult official channels for updates.