A Calm Morning… Until Everything Changed
What began as a routine passenger trip toward Lima turned into a national tragedy — one that continues to unfold as authorities update the number of victims.
BREAKING NEWS At least 23 dead after bus falls into a chasm in…
At least 33 people were killed and nearly 20 injured after a fatal accident involving a passenger bus that crashed and fell into a ravine on its way to the Peruvian capital, Lima.
This horrific event didn’t just shake the region — it raised urgent questions about safety, speed, and what really happened in the minutes before the bus plunged more than 100 meters.
The Journey Toward Lima — And the Moment Disaster Struck
This incident occurred early Tuesday morning and involved a León Express bus traveling from the city of Huánuco, in the central jungle, toward Lima. The bus crashed at kilometer 72 on the central highway.
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The car crashed into a hill and fell into a ravine more than 100 meters deep, landing just a few meters from the Rímac River.
Just imagine the force of that fall — and how little time passengers likely had to react.
A Death Toll That Keeps Rising
The first reports were devastating… and they only became worse.
Regarding the death toll, the National Police reported Tuesday that there were at least 17 people, and hours later, the death toll rose. So far, according to Colonel Manuel Lozana, head of the Highway Police, the death toll has reached 33.
Among those killed in the fatal accident are elderly adults, at least one minor, and the bus driver.
Every update adds another layer of heartbreak — families waiting for answers, and communities hoping for survivors.
The Rescue Operation — Survivors Helping Survivors
Despite the chaos, rescuers acted fast.
The injured were rescued from the bus and taken to the Chosica hospital by firefighters and police officers. In addition, other surviving passengers assisted in the rescue of minors who were traveling in the vehicle.
Stories are already emerging of passengers risking their own safety to pull others from the wreckage — especially children.
What Caused the Crash? Early Clues Point in One Direction
Finally, regarding the hypotheses surrounding the accident, they point to “recklessness” on the part of the driver. In fact, the Superintendency of Land Passenger Transportation (Sutran) reported in a statement that the bus was traveling at 94 km/h, on a stretch where the maximum speed limit was 35 km/h.
A nearly 60 km/h difference — on a dangerous stretch of mountain road.
Authorities are now investigating how such extreme speeding occurred… and whether it could have been prevented.
Final Thoughts — A National Tragedy With Urgent Lessons
This crash will likely lead to deeper investigations, stricter enforcement, and renewed scrutiny on transportation safety in Peru. For now, families mourn, survivors recover, and officials search for answers in a ravine that became the center of one of the year’s deadliest accidents.
