Overview

• An Expreso Molina Líder Internacional double-decker bus veered off the road in Palca district and fell into a ravine, landing on its roof beside a river.
• Health officials reported that the bus was carrying more than 60 passengers at the time of the crash.
• At least 15 bodies have been formally identified and about 30 passengers are receiving medical treatment for injuries.
• Authorities have launched inquiries to determine whether excessive speed, operator compliance or road upkeep contributed to the crash.
• Peruvian police recorded over 3,100 traffic deaths in 2024 with an Attorney General’s report identifying reckless driving alongside poor road maintenance as leading factors in similar incidents.