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Tourist Trains Collide Near Machu Picchu, Killing Driver and Injuring Dozens

An official inquiry is underway with consular support for injured tourists.

Overview

  • Police and media reports cite one fatality and at least 40 injuries, with some outlets reporting more than 30 wounded.
  • The victim was identified as 61-year-old driver Roberto Cardenas Loayza.
  • The crash occurred on the OllantaytamboMachu Picchu route operated by PerúRail and Inca Rail.
  • Ambulances and rescue teams transported the injured to hospitals and clinics in Cusco.
  • Authorities are investigating the cause and exact location of the collision, and the U.S. embassy confirmed Americans are among the injured.