On Wednesday afternoon, March 18, a traffic accident occurred in southern Esmeraldas, Ecuador, leaving at least three individuals injured. The crash took place at a roundabout near the Bimot-13 Motorized Infantry Battalion and the Subzone 8 police command. According to police reports, the collision involving a military truck and a black double cabin SUV happened around 13:43.

Preliminary reports and citizen footage suggest that among the injured are two military personnel traveling in the truck, who reportedly fell from the vehicle after the impact with the SUV. Additionally, the driver of the SUV sustained injuries. Emergency personnel quickly responded to the scene, with all three injured individuals receiving medical attention and being transported to a healthcare facility for evaluation.

This incident highlights ongoing concerns related to road safety and traffic incidents in urban areas of Ecuador. Local authorities are expected to investigate the circumstances of the collision more thoroughly and potentially implement measures to enhance road safety in the affected areas.