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Rayo Dorado Bus Overturns in Cusco’s Espinar, Leaving Three Dead and 37 Injured

Investigators have opened a case after police reported the driver fled the crash site.

Overview

  • The rollover happened around 1:30 a.m. Sunday on the ArequipaColquemarca route in Espinar province, Cusco.
  • At least 37 passengers were transported to the Hospital de Espinar, where doctors reported polytrauma and contusions of varying severity.
  • The National Police’s highway unit and the Espinar prosecutor’s office are carrying out proceedings to determine the cause and assign responsibility.
  • Rayo Dorado said it will assist affected passengers and cooperate fully with the investigation in a statement posted to its social media channels.
  • Police said the driver abandoned the scene and remains unlocated as the search continues.