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Medical Cart Hits Édison Caicedo During Ecuador Serie B Match

The widely shared broadcast clip has prompted calls for clearer safety rules for vehicles operating on the pitch.

Overview

  • Édison Caicedo was struck in the thigh by a medical cart that was exiting the field after treating another player during the Serie B match on Monday, June 1, 2026.
  • The impact delivered a strong blow to Caicedo but did not run over his legs; he received on-field treatment, returned to play, and the game finished 1-0 for Liga Portoviejo with a goal by Camilo González.
  • Players and coaching staff confronted the cart driver at the scene and the driver later told media he did not see Caicedo when he moved the vehicle.
  • Video of the collision circulated widely on social platforms and in international sports media, concentrating attention on how medical carts are coordinated and moved during matches.
  • There are no published reports of formal sanctions or procedural changes yet and coverage suggests the incident could prompt reviews of on-field vehicle protocols and staff training by clubs or league officials.