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.
9 dead in Ecuador after bus plunges into ravine
"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., This news data comes from:http://mfyo-tf-ktgj-qwgi.xs888999.com
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.
- Pagasa monitors LPA off Cavite, may still become tropical depression
- 15 companies vie for 'Sustainability Champions' award
- Need to pee? Japan has QR code for that
- Drug war whistleblower Royina Garma returns to PH after US detention
- Afghanistan earthquake kills more than 800
- PAL plane bound for Osaka returns to Manila due to 'emergency' situation
- Ukraine offers to co-produce drones with Philippines for maritime patrols
- Discayas name lawmakers, DPWH officials involved in alleged extortion
- Marcos secures business and government deals in Cambodia visit
- Putin ready to invade other countries, says Polish president
