2013 Peru bus disaster
| 2013 Peru bus disaster | |
|---|---|
| Details | |
| Date | October 12, 2013 |
| Location | Santa Teresa District, Peru |
| Incident type | Cliff plunge |
| Cause | Under investigation; possible drunk driving incident |
| Statistics | |
| Deaths | 51 (all) |
| Injured | 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]
See also
References
- ^ "Latest Peru Accidents In The News". Accident in Peru. 2013-10-12. Retrieved 2013-10-12.
- ^ "Peru 'bus' crash kills 51, including 14 children, on way home from party". The Independent. 2013-10-13. Retrieved 2013-10-13.
- ^ "Bus falls off cliff in Peru, killing all 51 people aboard". CNN. 2013-10-13. Retrieved 2013-10-13.
- ^ "Peru bus crash kills all 51 on board". The Guardian. 2013-10-13. Retrieved 2013-10-13.
- ^ "PMore than 50 party guests killed as 'bus' plunges 200m into Peru river". The Times US & Americas. 2013-10-13. Retrieved 2013-10-13.