Van overturns in Quito, affecting nine people
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- A van overturned in Quito’s Auqui de Monjas sector on Aug. 31, leaving nine occupants needing medical attention.
- Fire department paramedics provided prehospital care and transported three people to a health facility.
- The incident came eight days after another van crash in Quito injured seven people.
A van overturned in Quito’s Auqui de Monjas sector on Monday, affecting nine occupants, according to the Quito fire department.
Fire department paramedics treated all nine people at the scene. Three were transported to a health facility for further care.
The crash occurred eight days after another van overturned on Quito’s Simón Bolívar Avenue near Puengasí. That Aug. 23 incident injured seven people, including five women, two men and two minors, according to the fire department.
Authorities urged residents to drive cautiously and highlighted measures including respecting speed limits, avoiding alcohol or controlled substances while driving, checking vehicle equipment and using seat belts. Motorcycle and bicycle users were also advised to wear helmets correctly.
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Originally published by El Comercio in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.
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