THREE PEOPLE died and there were 161 traffic accidents as 22,674 vehicles headed out from Panama City to the interior of the country between November 9 and 10, according to a report from the Joint Task Force.

The accidents included collisions, rollovers and crashes with fixed objects, like trees.

The exodus was to celebrate  “the first cry” that led to the separation from Spain. It is celebrated across the country with parades, celebrations and family get-togethers.