Ecuador reports three traffic accidents in under two hours Sunday, one dead

Ecuador faced a morning of traffic chaos on Sunday, July 19, 2026, with three separate accidents reported across Pichincha, Chimborazo, and Azuay provinces. These incidents, occurring within less than two hours, claimed one life and left at least two people injured, according to the Integrated Security Service ECU911.

The first collision happened at 7:56 AM in Alóag, on the Alóag-Santo Domingo road. A bus and a trailer were involved, resulting in injuries. Emergency services, including the National Police and firefighters, responded to the scene. Further details on the number of injured were pending.

In Guamote, Chimborazo province, another accident occurred at 7:12 AM. A person was injured and transported to a health facility. This incident was coordinated by ECU911 with local police and fire departments.

The third and most fatal incident took place in Cuenca at 6:36 AM. A cyclist was struck by a car, which then crashed. This accident resulted in one fatality and one injury, with the Cuenca Fire Department and the Transit Commission of Ecuador responding.