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Accident in El Batán leaves one person hit and Ecovía lane temporarily closed in Quito

From El Comercio · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A traffic accident occurred in the El Batán sector of Quito, resulting in one person being run over.
  • The incident led to the temporary closure of the Ecovía's dedicated lane heading south to north.
  • Authorities advised drivers to exercise caution and expect potential delays in the area.

A traffic accident in Quito's El Batán neighborhood on Tuesday afternoon left one person injured after being struck by a vehicle. The incident prompted the temporary closure of the Ecovía's exclusive bus lane traveling from south to north.

The emergency alert was received by ECU 911 at 2:37 PM, reporting the accident at the intersection of 6 de Diciembre and Julio Moreno avenues. Units from the Metropolitan Transit Agency (AMT) and the Quito Fire Department responded to the scene, with an ambulance and a multi-purpose unit dispatched.

As a result of the emergency response, the AMT confirmed the closure of the Ecovía lane. Authorities urged drivers in the vicinity to proceed with caution, adhere to traffic signals, and anticipate possible traffic delays due to the ongoing situation.

This incident adds to the ongoing transportation challenges in Quito, where infrastructure and traffic management remain critical concerns for residents.

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Originally published by El Comercio in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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