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Machu Picchu Rail Crash: 104 Treated as Probe Detains Four Workers

Tourism authorities supervise passenger assistance following a gradual restoration of service.

Overview

  • Regional health officials reported 104 people received care after the December 30 collision near Ollantaytambo that involved Peru Rail and Inca Rail.
  • One train driver died in the crash, while most injured passengers were discharged or improving with no patients in critical condition.
  • Patients were treated at five private clinics, the Ollantaytambo Health Center and the Cusco Regional Hospital, with seven under observation and one transfer to Lima.
  • Roughly 70% of the injured are foreign nationals, largely from the United States, according to the Cusco health authority.
  • Police detained four workers linked to the operators as investigators review black boxes and crew communications, with officials citing possible human error under examination.