Two Dutch tourists were killed in a bus accident on Sunday evening near the Ecuadorian city of Tena. That report local media. The bus was carrying at least 21 Dutch tourists, who were on a group trip through the South American country.
The fatalities are said to be a 74-year-old woman and a 73-year-old man. At least twelve Dutch people were injured, three of them are said to be seriously injured in hospital. The other injured suffered minor injuries and were released from hospital.
The driver of the tourist bus is said to have lost control of the steering wheel on Sunday. The bus then collided with a rock and an oncoming city bus. In addition to Dutch tourists, the bus also contained British and Norwegian travelers.
The bus driver then fled. The ministry has announced that it will provide consular assistance to the victims and their families in the Netherlands. There is also contact with the local authorities and the Eurocross emergency center, which coordinates the practical assistance from the Netherlands.