Quito Avenue Partially Closed After Traffic Accident Injures One

A traffic accident on Friday morning, July 24, 2026, disrupted traffic in Quito, Ecuador, specifically in the San Gabriel sector. The incident occurred at the intersection of Mariana de Jesús and Martín de Utreras avenues around 8:06 AM.

The ECU 911 emergency coordination center responded swiftly to the alert, dispatching units from the Metropolitan Transit Agency (AMT), the National Police, and the Ecuadorian Red Cross Higher Technological Institute. These teams arrived on the scene to manage the emergency and assess the situation.

Initial reports confirmed that the crash involved two cars and a motorcycle. One person sustained injuries as a result of the impact. As of now, authorities have not released details regarding the injured individual's identity or the specific circumstances that led to the accident.

In response to the incident, the AMT implemented a partial closure of Mariana de Jesús Avenue. This measure is in place to allow emergency responders and investigators to conduct their work safely and efficiently. The AMT has urged drivers to exercise caution in the area. The agency also shared an update via Twitter, showing the location and extent of the road closure, advising drivers to proceed with care.