Bridge fall in Ecuador leaves one dead and two missing; See images

At one end, a vehicle loaded with corn was stuck when it was about to finish the crossing, according to television images.

“There are five people injured and three missing people, one of them has been able to death confirmed by the Fire Department,” said Risk Secretary Jorge Carrillo, on social network X.

Upon arriving at the scene of the accident, the Minister of Public Works, Roberto Luque, expressed condolences of the government to the family of the deceased and solidarity to the other victims.

“There were no reports of bad conditions” of the important bridge that connects the province of Guayas (whose capital is Guayaquil) and other northern provinces, according to the mayor (governor) Marcela Aguiñaga.

“We will conduct all necessary investigations and determine responsibilities,” said Luque.