Monday, March, 23 2026 - Nine people have d!ed, with 15 others injured, after a minibus taking holidaymakers on an excursion to a mountain in the Peruvian Andes plunged down a hill.
Local firefighters said around 25 tourists and their guides
were on the vehicle, which was about 10 miles from the famous 17,969ft Rajuntay
mountain when it crashed.
Peru's Health Ministry confirmed in a statement overnight:
'The incident has left 15 people injured who have been transferred to four
different hospitals.
'Nine people have d!ed, seven at the scene of the accident
and two in hospital.
'Through its emergency teams, the Ministry of Health will
continue to offer full assistance to the casualties.'
Firefighters involved in the rescue operation said: 'A
tourist bus that veered off the road and overturned on the highway toward
Marcapomacocha, approximately 15 kilometres from the Rajuntay snow-capped
mountain.
The vehicle was carrying around 25 tourists along with tour
guides, with multiple injuries reported at the scene on Sunday.
'Upon our arrival, an emergency triage was immediately
carried out, allowing the victims to be classified according to the severity of
their injuries and prioritising their evacuation to health centres with greater
capacity for care.
'Subsequently, the affected individuals were evaluated and
stabilised on site.
'Patients were transported to health centres in the area,
including a more serious case referred to the Hospital of Matucana and others
to the Casapalca clinic, with the support of the National Police of Peru. '
The accident occurred around 5pm local time yesterday.
Pictures from the scene showed the crash vehicle on its roof
with passenger belongings flung on the ground around it.
An investigation into the cause of the accident was ongoing
today, with local reports saying the foggy conditions in the area at the time
could have been a factor.
Local media also reported that the road the bus was
traveling on is unpaved and located in difficult terrain.
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