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Bus Accident in Southern Peruvian Andes Leaves 26 Dead, 13 Injured
Jul 16, 2024, 11:30 PM
A bus accident in the Peruvian Andes has resulted in a tragic loss of life, with reports indicating that at least 26 people have died. The incident occurred on the Los Libertadores highway in the Ayacucho region, southern Peru, where the bus plummeted over 650 feet into a ravine. The crash, which took place on Tuesday, also left 13 people injured and 20 wounded. Such deadly accidents are common on Peru's precarious mountainous roads. The Peruvian interior ministry confirmed the death toll and the number of injured. Local police and media outlets have been reporting on the incident, highlighting the dangers of travel in this region.
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