Peru Bus Disaster: At Least 37 Killed in Devastating Gorge Crash
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A tragic bus accident in southern Peru has left at least 37 people dead and 13 injured after the vehicle plummeted over 200 meters (650 feet) into a deep gorge. The incident occurred early Wednesday when the bus, traveling from the mining town of Chala to Arequipa, crashed into a pickup truck on a curved road. According to local health authorities, the bus's driver lost control, causing the vehicle to career off the road and into the Ocoña river. This devastating accident highlights the alarming frequency of fatal bus crashes in Peru, with reckless driving and excessive speed often cited as contributing factors. In recent years, Peru has witnessed a series of deadly bus accidents. In August, a bus overturned on a highway, claiming 10 lives. In July, a bus traveling from Lima to the Amazon region overturned, resulting in 18 fatalities and 48 injuries. In January, a bus fell into a river, killing six people and injuring 32. Peru's traffic accident statistics paint a grim picture, with over 3,173 deaths recorded in 2024 alone, according to official data from the Death Information System. The country's authorities must take urgent action to address this pressing issue and prevent such tragedies from recurring.
