Overview
- Authorities said the passenger bus collided with a pickup on a curve before veering off the road and falling more than 200 meters to the banks of the Ocoña River.
- The Arequipa regional health manager, Walther Oporto, gave the account to local radio RPP, noting the crash occurred early Wednesday.
- The bus was traveling from the mining city of Chala to the regional capital of Arequipa in southern Peru.
- Officials reported at least 37 people dead and 13 injured, with the precise cause of the crash not yet determined.
- Past incidents this year and official data showing about 3,173 traffic deaths in 2024 highlight frequent factors in such crashes, including reckless driving and excessive speed.