During a landslide report in Guatemala, a wet-road SUV crashed into a live broadcast setup, lightly injuring a journalist and cameraman. The 19-year-old driver is in custody.

Social Context

Guatemala’s National Civil Police requires media crews covering natural disasters to obtain temporary accreditation and coordinate with CONRED (National Coordination for Disaster Reduction) for safety zones. Wet-season road hazards remain poorly mitigated outside major highways.

Safety Tip

Field journalists should wear high-visibility vests with reflective strips and place portable hazard cones 50+ meters upstream/downstream of live setups on active roads.