2013 Peru bus disaster

2013 Peru bus disaster
Details
Date October 12, 2013
Location Santa Teresa District, Peru
Type of incident Cliff plunge
Cause Under investigation; possible drunk driving incident
Statistics
Passengers 51
Deaths 51 (all)
Injuries 0

On October 12, 2013, the deadliest road accident in Peruvian history[1] occurred when a cargo truck carrying 51 people, including 14 children, plunged off a 200 meter cliff, killing everyone on board. According to authorities, the cargo truck, which was being used as a makeshift bus, was traveling to a celebration in the Santa Teresa district, when the driver lost control of the bus as it plunged off a 200 meter cliff into the Chaupimayo River below.[2][3][4][5]

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References

  1. "Latest Peru Accidents In The News". Accident in Peru. 2013-10-12. Retrieved 2013-10-12.
  2. "Peru 'bus' crash kills 51, including 14 children, on way home from party". The Independent. 2013-10-13. Retrieved 2013-10-13.
  3. "Bus falls off cliff in Peru, killing all 51 people aboard". CNN. 2013-10-13. Retrieved 2013-10-13.
  4. "Peru bus crash kills all 51 on board". The Guardian. 2013-10-13. Retrieved 2013-10-13.
  5. "PMore than 50 party guests killed as ‘bus’ plunges 200m into Peru river". The Times US & Americas. 2013-10-13. Retrieved 2013-10-13.
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