Pervian bus crash kills at least 22
- 11 years ago
At least 22 people died when a bus went over a cliff and down a ravine in a mountainous part of northern Peru on Saturday (April 13) morning, local media reported.
The accident near the town of Otzuco sent the bus tumbling down some 200 metres (650 feet) and reportedly left at least six other passengers injured.
Rescue workers arrived at the crash site near Rio Moche in search of survivors and to retrieve the bodies of victims from the wreckage.
Over 40 passengers were estimated to be on board when the bus crashed.
Lethal traffic accidents are common on Peruvian roads, claiming thousands of lives in recent years.
The accident near the town of Otzuco sent the bus tumbling down some 200 metres (650 feet) and reportedly left at least six other passengers injured.
Rescue workers arrived at the crash site near Rio Moche in search of survivors and to retrieve the bodies of victims from the wreckage.
Over 40 passengers were estimated to be on board when the bus crashed.
Lethal traffic accidents are common on Peruvian roads, claiming thousands of lives in recent years.