2013 Peru bus disaster
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| 2013 Peru bus disaster | |
|---|---|
| Details | |
| Date | October 12, 2013 |
| Location | Santa Teresa District, Peru |
| Type of incident | Cliff plunge |
| Cause | Under investigation; possible drunk driving incident |
| Statistics | |
| Passengers | 51 |
| Deaths | 51 (all) |
| Injuries | 0 |
On October 12, 2013, the deadliest road accident in Peruvian history[1] occurred when a cargo truck carrying 51 people, including 14 children, plunged off a 200 meter cliff, killing everyone on board. According to authorities, the cargo 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.[2][3][4][5]
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