Summary
A bus accident in Peru resulted in at least 37 deaths and many injuries after the vehicle fell into a deep ravine. The crash occurred on a difficult part of the Pan-American Highway in the Arequipa region. An investigation is ongoing to determine the cause of the incident, and the driver of a pickup truck involved has been detained.
Key Facts
- At least 37 people died when a bus fell into a 200-meter deep ravine in Peru.
- The accident occurred on the Pan-American Highway in the southern region of Arequipa.
- The bus collided with a pickup truck before plunging off a curve into the ravine.
- There were 60 passengers on the bus operated by the Llamosas company.
- Bus crashes in Peru are common, often due to poor road conditions and excessive speed.
- Public Prosecutor's Office is investigating the crash, and the truck driver is detained.
- 36 people died at the accident site, and one person died later in the hospital.
- 25 injured people, including three minors, are receiving treatment in a local hospital.
