16.04.2026 10:36
A passenger bus traveling on the Cuenca-Molleturo road in Ecuador lost control and rolled down a cliff. According to initial determinations, 11 people lost their lives in the accident, while 20 people were injured, some seriously. Numerous ambulances and fire crews were dispatched to the scene, and the injured were taken to hospitals. While search and rescue operations continue in the area, an investigation into the cause of the accident has been launched.
In Ecuador, 11 people lost their lives and 20 were injured as a result of a passenger bus rolling down a cliff. An investigation into the accident has been launched.
LOST CONTROL AND FELL OFF THE CLIFF
The Emergency Service announced that the passenger bus traveling on the Cuenca-Molleturo road in Azuay province lost control and rolled down a cliff.
SOME OF THE INJURED ARE IN SERIOUS CONDITION
According to initial determinations, 11 people lost their lives in the accident, and it was reported that 20 people were injured, some of them seriously. The injured were transferred to nearby hospitals.
TEAMS MOBILIZED IN THE AREA
Numerous ambulances and fire brigade teams were dispatched to the scene, and it was stated that search and rescue operations are ongoing.
INVESTIGATION LAUNCHED
Authorities announced that an investigation into the cause of the accident has been initiated.