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Traffic accident on Simón Bolívar Avenue injures six in Quito

From El Comercio · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A traffic accident occurred on Simón Bolívar Avenue in Quito, involving two vehicles and resulting in six injuries.
  • Emergency services, including the Quito Fire Department and Bomberos Mejía, responded to the scene.
  • Traffic circulation on the avenue was partially maintained, with authorities urging drivers to proceed with caution.

A traffic accident on Simón Bolívar Avenue in Quito on Saturday, July 4, 2026, left six people injured. The incident, which occurred near the Tréboles del Sur sector, involved two vehicles and prompted a swift response from emergency crews.

Paramedics from the Quito Fire Department provided pre-hospital care to the six individuals affected by the collision. Personnel from Bomberos Mejía also assisted in the response and operational efforts at the scene.

Authorities have kept traffic partially open on Simón Bolívar Avenue in the north-south direction while emergency operations continue. Drivers are advised to exercise caution in the area to prevent further incidents and to facilitate the work of the emergency teams.

The Quito Fire Department shared an update on social media, confirming the accident involved two vehicles and that six people were receiving medical attention. They also noted the collaboration with Bomberos Mejía in managing the emergency.

Now | A traffic accident is registered on Av. Simón Bolívar, sector Tréboles del sur. Two vehicles are involved. Our paramedics are providing pre-hospital care to six affected people. Bomberos Mejía is also attending the emergency.

— Bomberos QuitoThe Quito Fire Department provided an update on the traffic accident via Twitter.
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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.