The Volunteer Firefighters of Tiquisate, Escuintla, reported that this Tuesday, April 21, a collision occurred between two vehicles at kilometer 168 of the route to El Semillero beach.
At the scene, three people died, including a child of approximately 2 years old.
Both vehicles were destroyed by the force of the impact, and some pieces were scattered on the asphalt.
The victims have not been identified; Vehicular traffic is interrupted in the sector.
Died in the capital
In another incident, the Municipal Firefighters reported that a man was run over and killed on San Juan Road and 31st Avenue, zone 7.
According to the report, the victim, about 65 years old, died from multiple trauma.
To read more: Traffic accidents in Guatemala: 7 deaths per day in the first 53 days of 2026
#Runover Calzada San Juan and 31 Avenida zone 7
Motorists traveling through this sector contacted emergency line 123, requesting help to assist a person who may have been hit by an unknown vehicle.#AlwaysWeAre pic.twitter.com/yYJJXJo9Gx— Municipal Firefighters (@bomberosmuni) April 21, 2026
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