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a day ago
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At Least 18 Dead and 48 Injured After Double-Decker Bus Crashes Over Slope, Splits in Half: Shocking Footage
Footage from the crash shows rescue workers and police attempting to maneuver inside the wreckageNEED TO KNOW A double-decker bus carrying more than 60 people crashed after falling over a slope in Peru on Friday, July 25 The accident resulted in the death of at least 18 people, with 48 others injured Video taken after the crash shows rescue workers attempting to maneuver inside the wreckage of the overturned vehicleA double-decker bus crashed and landed upside down after careening over a slope, killing at least 18 people and injuring 48. Clifor Curipaco, a health director in Peru, told reporters that the bus was traveling from Lima towards the country's Amazon forests, specifically in the Junín region, on Friday, July 25, when the tragedy occurred, according to the Associated Press. The bus, owned by the company Expreso Molina Líder Internacional, was carrying more than 60 people when it crashed into a ravine, per DW News. Authorities are still investigating the cause of the incident, according to the outlet. Video of the aftermath of the crash shows police and rescue workers sifting through wreckage and attempting to maneuver themselves inside the overturned vehicle. The footage shows the bus split in two in the wake of the fall. This is not the first major fatal bus crash in Peru this year. A bus crashed into a river in January, killing six people and injuring 32 others. A previous bus accident in April 2024 resulted in the death of 24 people, making it the deadliest crash in the country in several years. A report from the country's Attorney General's office stated that recklessness and excessive speed are the leading causes of vehicular accidents in Peru, per the AP. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. In 2024 alone, approximately 3,173 people died as a result of traffic accidents in the country, per official records, cited by the AP. PEOPLE has reached out to Peru's Ministry of Health (MINSA) for updates on the crash. Read the original article on People Solve the daily Crossword
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2 days ago
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Prayers Pouring In After 'Horrific' Bus Crash Kills 18
Prayers Pouring In After 'Horrific' Bus Crash Kills 18 originally appeared on The Spun. Prayers are pouring in after 18 people were killed in a "horrific" bus crash over the weekend. A bus traveling from Lima to Peru's Amazon region crashed on a highway. The bus, a double decker, reportedly overturned on the highway. It reportedly fell off the road and went down a slope in the district of Palca, Junín region. The bus reportedly split in half. At least 18 people were killed and more are believed to be injured following the crash. From the report: A bus traveling from Lima to Peru's Amazon region overturned on a highway in the Andes Mountains, leaving at least 18 people dead and 48 injured, authorities said Friday. The double-decker bus belonging to the company 'Expreso Molina Líder Internacional' went off the road and fell down a slope in the district of Palca, Junín region, Junin's health director Clifor Curipaco told reporters. Authorities are still investigating the cause of the accident. Videos broadcast on local television showed the bus split in two, while firefighters and police tried to rescue the injured. Prayers are pouring in for the friends and family members of everyone impacted by the crash. Deadly accidents are unfortunately common in Peru, with excessive speed and driver recklessness believed to be the main causes of accidents. Prayers are pouring in for the friends and family members of everyone involved in the crash. May the 18 victims rest in peace. Prayers Pouring In After 'Horrific' Bus Crash Kills 18 first appeared on The Spun on Jul 27, 2025 This story was originally reported by The Spun on Jul 27, 2025, where it first appeared. Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
2 days ago
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At Least 18 Dead and 48 Injured After Double-Decker Bus Crashes Over Slope, Splits in Half: Shocking Footage
Footage from the crash shows rescue workers and police attempting to maneuver inside the wreckage A double-decker bus in Peru crashed and landed upside down after careening over a slope, killing at least 18 people and injuring 48. The region's Health Director, Clifor Curipaco, told reporters that the bus was traveling from Lima towards the country's Amazon forests, specifically in the Junín region, on Friday, July 25, when the tragedy occurred, according to the Associated Press. The bus, owned by the company Expreso Molina Líder Internacional, was carrying more than 60 people when it crashed into a ravine, per DW News. Authorities are still investigating the cause of the incident, according to the outlet. Video of the aftermath of the crash shows police and rescue workers sifting through wreckage and attempting to maneuver themselves inside the overturned vehicle. The footage shows the bus split in two in the wake of the fall. This is not the first major fatal bus crash in Peru this year. A bus crashed into a river in January, killing six people and injuring 32 others. A previous bus accident in April 2024 resulted in the death of 24 people, making it the deadliest crash in the country in several years. A report from the country's Attorney General's office stated that recklessness and excessive speed are the leading causes of vehicular accidents in Peru, per the AP. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. In 2024 alone, approximately 3,173 people died as a result of traffic accidents in the country, per official records, cited by the AP. PEOPLE has reached out to Peru's Ministry of Health (MINSA) for updates on the crash. Read the original article on People
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2 days ago
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At Least 18 Dead and 48 Injured After Double-Decker Bus Crashes Over Slope, Splits in Half: Shocking Footage
Footage from the crash shows rescue workers and police attempting to maneuver inside the wreckage A double-decker bus in Peru crashed and landed upside down after careening over a slope, killing at least 18 people and injuring 48. The region's Health Director, Clifor Curipaco, told reporters that the bus was traveling from Lima towards the country's Amazon forests, specifically in the Junín region, on Friday, July 25, when the tragedy occurred, according to the Associated Press. The bus, owned by the company Expreso Molina Líder Internacional, was carrying more than 60 people when it crashed into a ravine, per DW News. Authorities are still investigating the cause of the incident, according to the outlet. Video of the aftermath of the crash shows police and rescue workers sifting through wreckage and attempting to maneuver themselves inside the overturned vehicle. The footage shows the bus split in two in the wake of the fall. This is not the first major fatal bus crash in Peru this year. A bus crashed into a river in January, killing six people and injuring 32 others. A previous bus accident in April 2024 resulted in the death of 24 people, making it the deadliest crash in the country in several years. A report from the country's Attorney General's office stated that recklessness and excessive speed are the leading causes of vehicular accidents in Peru, per the AP. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. In 2024 alone, approximately 3,173 people died as a result of traffic accidents in the country, per official records, cited by the AP. PEOPLE has reached out to Peru's Ministry of Health (MINSA) for updates on the crash. Read the original article on People
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3 days ago
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18 passengers killed in Peru mountain bus crash
A bus plunged into a ravine in the Peruvian Andes on Friday, killing at least 18 passengers, a health official said. The bus, which landed on its roof next to a river, was carrying more than 60 people from the capital Lima to the jungle city of La Merced when it veered off a winding, narrow road, local media reported. "So far we've recorded 18 fatalities from the accident," a spokesperson for health services of the central city of Tarma, 240 kilometres (149 miles) east of Lima, told AFP. The double-decker bus belonging to the company "Expreso Molina Líder Internacional" went off the road and fell down a slope in the district of Palca, Junín region, Junin's health director Clifor Curipaco told reporters. Authorities are still investigating the cause of the accident. Initial reports put the death toll at 15, with 30 injured, but three victims died after being taken to a children were among the dead. Emergency teams were at the scene of the incident. The cause of the crash has not been identified yet. Videos broadcast on local television showed the bus split in two, while firefighters and police tried to rescue the injured. It was not the first fatal bus accident in 2025, another bus fell into a river on Jan. 3, leaving six people dead and 32 injured. Road accidents are a common occurrence in the South American country, due to a combination of speeding and poor road conditions. Police recorded a total of 3,173 traffic-related deaths last year. Agencies
