On the night of February 10, a truck transporting fruit lost control and crashed on Ruta Viva in the Yanazarapata area of Cumbayá, Ecuador. Emergency responders from the Quito Fire Department arrived promptly to assist, managing to rescue one man who was trapped inside the vehicle. Sadly, reports confirmed that two other individuals at the scene could not be revived and were declared deceased.

Emergency services were coordinated through ECU911 Quito, which received an alert via the emergency hotline. The collaboration included units from the Quito Fire Department, the Metropolitan Transit Agency (AMT), and the National Police to ensure a swift response to the accident. Following the incident, traffic authorities reported that the roadway is open and advised drivers to exercise caution while traveling through the area.

This tragic accident underscores the dangers of driving on busy roads and serves as a reminder of the importance of road safety, especially for commercial vehicles. The loss of two lives in such a sudden incident highlights the risks that can arise from vehicular accidents, prompting discussions on how to improve safety measures for both drivers and pedestrians in heavily trafficked regions like Ruta Viva.