2013 Peru bus disaster
On October 12, 2013, a cargo truck carrying 51 people, including 14 children, plunged off a 200-meter cliff, killing everyone on board. This incident is currently tied with the 2018 Pasamayo bus crash as the deadliest road accident in Peruvian history.[1][2] According to authorities, the 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.[3][4][5][6]
| 2013 Peru bus disaster | |
|---|---|
| Details | |
| Date | October 12, 2013 |
| Location | Santa Teresa District, Peru |
| Incident type | Cliff plunge |
| Cause | Under investigation; possible drunk driving incident |
| Statistics | |
| Passengers | 51 |
| Deaths | 51 (all) |
| Injured | 0 |
See also
- List of road accidents 2010–19
References
- Bacon, John; James, Mike. "Death toll rises to 51 in Peruvian bus crash on 'Devil's Curve'". USA Today. Retrieved 22 February 2018.
- "Dozens killed after collision sends bus over cliff in Peru". CBC. The Associated Press. Retrieved 3 January 2018.
- "Peru 'bus' crash kills 51, including 14 children, on way home from party". The Independent. 2013-10-13. Retrieved 2013-10-13.
- "Bus falls off cliff in Peru, killing all 51 people aboard". CNN. 2013-10-13. Retrieved 2013-10-13.
- "Peru bus crash kills all 51 on board". The Guardian. 2013-10-13. Retrieved 2013-10-13.
- "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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