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Bus Accident in Peruvian Andes Leaves 21 Dead, 20 Wounded

Jul 16, 2024, 07:01 PM

A tragic bus accident in the Peruvian Andes has left at least 21 people dead and another 20 wounded. The incident occurred on Tuesday on the Los Libertadores highway in the Ayacucho region, a local police colonel reported. The bus plummeted into a ravine in southern Peru, highlighting the dangers of Peru's precarious mountainous roads, which are often the site of deadly accidents. Authorities are currently investigating the cause of the crash.