An accident that occurred this Friday between a bus and another vehicle in the Ecuadorian province of Loja, in the south and on the border with Peru, in Ecuador, It leaves at least 16 dead and eight injured, reported the state relief agency ECU911.
“So far (there have been) 16 deaths and 8 injuries, who are being treated in different health centers,” the entity said through its press chat on WhatsApp.
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He added that the accident occurred on the road between the Andean cities of Loja, capital of the province of the same name, and Catamayo.
“The Firefighters, National Police and Ministry of Public Health units are working on the incident, where an interprovincial transport bus and a light car-type vehicle were involved.”ECU911 pointed out.
What was the accident in Ecuador like?
The bus collided with the car that was traveling in the opposite direction and overturned dramatically, according to local media.
Traffic accidents are among the main causes of mortality in Ecuador.
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Source: https://www.noticiascaracol.com/mundo/accidente-de-transito-de-un-bus-en-ecuador-deja-al-menos-16-personas-muertas-rg10
