Nine people died and several more were injured Wednesday after a bus plunged into a ravine in the Andes Mountains region of southern Ecuador, according to the country's emergency service.
"The death of nine people has been confirmed. The Ministry of Public Health is consolidating the official number of injured people," the service said in a statement, without specifying the number of passengers.
The injured victims were transported to health centers in Riobamba and Colta.
9 dead in Ecuador after bus plunges into ravine
Traffic accidents are a leading cause of death in Ecuador, where more than 565 deaths were caused by road accidents between January and May 2025.
About 2,300 people were killed in road accidents in 2024, according to official data., This news data comes from:http://mrmmy.jyxingfa.com
9 dead in Ecuador after bus plunges into ravine
- Marcos sacks PNP Chief Torre, saying it was 'difficult but necessary'
- Motorist in San Juan traffic spat faces sanction
- Vico Sotto could challenge VP Sara in 2028 race – survey
- EU massive fine against Google draws Trump threat
- Xi and Putin reaffirm 'old friend' ties in the face of US challenges
- South Korean prosecutors indict Yoon's wife, former PM
- Chery Tiggo survives Creamline in cardiac five-setter in PVL Invitationals
- Escudero subpoenaes 10 DPWH contractors for Senate probe next week
- Escudero says new lease law to make PH more appealing to investors
- Chinese research vessel spotted near Philippine coast but 'goes dark' after, says maritime expert
