5 Britons die in Ecuador bus crash
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According to a local newspaper, La Hora, five British women were killed in Sancan, and another 12 injured when a bus from the company Reina del Camino hit another vehicle. The accident happened near Puerto Lopez yesterday evening at around 6pm local time. It says they had been on a sightseeing trip to the beaches of southern Manabi when the bus crashed.
The South American country - which includes the Galapagos Islands - is known for its volcanoes, tropical forests and rich wildlife. The travel editor of the Independent newspaper, Simon Calder, said the country's infrastructure was basic: "this is a third world country with all the problems that come with that," he told the BBC.
The South American country - which includes the Galapagos Islands - is known for its volcanoes, tropical forests and rich wildlife. The travel editor of the Independent newspaper, Simon Calder, said the country's infrastructure was basic: "this is a third world country with all the problems that come with that," he told the BBC.
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According to recent reports, the survivors injured in the crash have been moved to the capital Quito for further treatment.
The family of one of the missing travellers, have spoken out about the loss of their daughter, describing the loss as 'indescribable.'
It has also been reported that British diplomats are to help investigate the crash.
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