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Traffic accidents in Ecuador
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A series of traffic accidents across Ecuador resulted in multiple casualties and injuries during mid-August 2026. In the Guayas province, a passenger bus overturned on August 16, killing five people—including two minors, the driver, and a staff member—and injuring 12 others. Authorities are investigating a possible tire failure. Simultaneously, in Esmeraldas, seven separate accidents occurred between Friday and Monday, resulting in one fatality and at least five injuries, including a motorcyclist who died after hitting a median. In Quito, a collision involving a tanker truck and a light vehicle occurred on August 17 at the intersection of Ruta Viva and Intervalles. The tanker overturned, leaving three people injured. Paramedics from the Quito Fire Department provided pre-hospital care to the victims. The incident caused partial road closures and traffic congestion on the route toward the airport. airport, with the Metropolitan Transit Agency (AMT) coordinating road operations and advising drivers to reduce speed due to delays.
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