At least 19 people have died in a tragic bus crash in Peru. The accident occurred in a remote area, and “footage also captured local firefighters and police attempting to rescue survivors.” Authorities are still investigating the cause of the crash.
Deadly bus accidents are sadly common in Peru. In October 2023, a British tourist died in another crash. Just this year, on January 3, six people died and 32 were injured when a bus slid into a river.
The cause of this latest crash is not yet known, but poor road conditions and mountainous terrain often contribute to such tragedies.
Peru’s government continues to face pressure to improve transportation safety in these dangerous regions.
