A devastating bus accident in southern Peru has resulted in the deaths of at least 37 people and left 13 others injured. The incident occurred early Wednesday morning when the bus collided with a pickup truck, causing it to veer off the road and plunge more than 200 meters (650 feet) into the Ocoña river. The bus, which had departed from the mining city of Chala, was en route to Arequipa at the time of the crash. Walther Oporto, the health manager of the Arequipa region, confirmed the details to local radio RPP. Fatal bus accidents are a recurring issue in Peru, often attributed to reckless driving and excessive speed. This tragic event follows a series of similar incidents in recent months, including an August accident that claimed 10 lives and a July crash that resulted in 18 deaths and 48 injuries. Official data from the Death Information System reveals that traffic accidents in Peru have led to approximately 3,173 fatalities in 2024 alone.
Passenger bus plunges into a ravine in southern Peru killing at least 37
