2013 Peru bus disaster explained
| 2013 Peru bus disaster |
| Date: | October 12, 2013 |
| Location: | Santa Teresa District, Peru |
| Type: | Cliff plunge |
| Cause: | Under investigation; possible drunk driving incident |
| Passengers: | 51 |
| Deaths: | 51 (all) |
| Injuries: | 0 |
On October 12, 2013, a cargo truck carrying 51 people, including 14 children, plunged off a 200-metre cliff, killing everyone on board. This incident is currently tied with the 2018 Pasamayo bus crash as the deadliest road accident in Peruvian history.[1] [2] According to authorities, the 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.[3] [4] [5] [6]
See also
Notes and References
- Web site: Bacon. John. James. Mike. Death toll rises to 51 in Peruvian bus crash on 'Devil's Curve'. USA Today. 22 February 2018.
- Web site: Dozens killed after collision sends bus over cliff in Peru. CBC. The Associated Press. 3 January 2018.
- Web site: Peru 'bus' crash kills 51, including 14 children, on way home from party . https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220501/https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/peru-bus-crash-kills-51-including-14-children-on-way-home-from-party-8877360.html . 2022-05-01 . subscription . The Independent . 2013-10-13 . 2013-10-13.
- Web site: Bus falls off cliff in Peru, killing all 51 people aboard . CNN . 2013-10-13 . 2013-10-13.
- Web site: Peru bus crash kills all 51 on board . The Guardian . 2013-10-13 . 2013-10-13.
- Web site: PMore than 50 party guests killed as 'bus' plunges 200m into Peru river . The Times US & Americas . 2013-10-13 . 2013-10-13.
