Overview
- The collision occurred on the Cusco–Huarocondo line at the level crossing PK 40.300 when a PeruRail train struck a black Mazda pickup that entered the tracks as the train approached.
- The crash, reported on Thursday, October 8, 2026, left two occupants of the pickup injured and both were taken to a local health center for treatment with no fatalities reported.
- Witnesses and scene photos show the Mazda X4H-571 suffered heavy left-side damage and remained stranded across the rails until crews cleared the train and secured the site.
- PeruRail and National Police officers responded, activated company safety protocols, and said the vehicle will be moved into police custody while investigators carry out on-site diligences to determine cause and responsibility.
- PeruRail used the incident to urge drivers and pedestrians to obey signals and authorized crossings, a reminder that level-crossing violations are a common cause of rail collisions and could lead to stricter local enforcement.