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4-Year-Old Killed, 11 Injured in Ventanilla Combi–Minivan Crash Caught on CCTV

Investigators are reviewing security footage to clarify how the collision occurred.

Overview

  • The collision occurred Wednesday afternoon at the Reniec stop on avenida 225 in the Pachacútec area of Ventanilla.
  • Security video shows a minivan traveling toward the Profam zone being struck by a combi that appeared to be speeding, causing the minivan to overturn.
  • A four-year-old child died at the scene and eleven people were injured, including two children aged 5 and 8.
  • SAMU ambulances and National Police cordoned off the area and transported the wounded to Hospital de Ventanilla.
  • RPP reported that the injured include five men and four women, and officials are still confirming final tallies.