At least 23 people have tragically lost their lives in Peru after a devastating bus accident. The incident occurred when a bus plunged over 650 feet into a ravine while en route from Lima to Ayacucho in southern Peru. According to authorities, the accident took place around 5 a.m. local time, and the cause of the tragic event remains unknown.
Search and rescue operations are currently underway, with the country's Interior Ministry confirming that 13 individuals have sustained injuries as a result of the crash. All injured passengers are receiving medical treatment at nearby hospitals.
Peru's mountainous terrain has been the site of several fatal accidents in recent years. In April 2021, a bus accident in the Áncash department claimed the lives of 20 individuals and left 14 others injured. Similarly, in February 2022, another tragic incident occurred in the Pataz province, where 20 people lost their lives and 33 were injured after a bus derailed and fell into a 330-foot ravine.
Authorities are working diligently to investigate the circumstances surrounding this latest bus accident in Peru and to ensure the safety of travelers on the country's roads. Our thoughts are with the victims and their families during this difficult time.
