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.