47 Dead in Ecuador School Bus Accident
September 27th 2006
In all, 47 people were killed over the weekend when the bus reportedly flipped over while travelling along a winding mountain road near Quito. Among those killed were 17 children.
The accident took place Sunday between the towns of Pifo and Papallacta, around 60 km from the country’s capital.
Rescuers recovered 44 bodies at the accident site, said Luis Arias, an emergency services doctor. Another three people died after being taken to a clinic.
The bus was carrying 52 people when the incident occurred. Five children who survived are in a critical condition.
The bus was on its way back to Quito after a trip to Papallacta a region known for its thermal waters.
Deadly crashes are common on mountain roads in the Andes due to blind curves, poorly maintained vehicles and recklessness. On March 24, a passenger bus tumbled 1,000 feet off a jungle mountain road in Ecuador, killing 17 people and injuring 16.
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