El Salvador sees over 80 pedestrian deaths in 2026 due to traffic incidents

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Over 80 pedestrians have died in El Salvador in 2026 due to traffic incidents. This year has seen a significant rise in traffic accidents and fatalities, with pedestrian deaths alone reaching 88. Distracted driving and lane invasions are cited as major contributing factors. These incidents are part of a broader trend of increasing road accidents and casualties in El Salvador, with over 3,600 accidents reported so far in 2026.


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