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| 2013 Peru bus disaster | |
|---|---|
| Details | |
| Date | October 12, 2013 |
| Location | Santa Teresa District, Peru |
| Incident type | Cliff plunge |
| Cause | Under investigation; possible drunk driving incident |
| Statistics | |
| Passengers | 51 |
| Deaths | 51 (all) |
| Injured | 0 |
On October 12, 2013, a cargo truck carrying 51 people, including 14 children, plunged off a 200-metre cliff, killing everyone on board. This incident is currently tied with the 2018 Pasamayo bus crash as the deadliest road accident in Peruvian history. According to authorities, the truck, which was being used as a makeshift bus, was traveling to a celebration in the Santa Teresa district, when the driver lost control of the bus as it plunged off a 200-meter cliff into the Chaupimayo River below.
See also
References
- Bacon, John; James, Mike. "Death toll rises to 51 in Peruvian bus crash on 'Devil's Curve'". USA Today. Retrieved 22 February 2018.
- "Dozens killed after collision sends bus over cliff in Peru". CBC. The Associated Press. Retrieved 3 January 2018.
- "Peru 'bus' crash kills 51, including 14 children, on way home from party". The Independent. 2013-10-13. Archived from the original on 2022-05-01. Retrieved 2013-10-13.
- "Bus falls off cliff in Peru, killing all 51 people aboard". CNN. 2013-10-13. Retrieved 2013-10-13.
- "Peru bus crash kills all 51 on board". The Guardian. 2013-10-13. Retrieved 2013-10-13.
- "PMore than 50 party guests killed as 'bus' plunges 200m into Peru river". The Times US & Americas. 2013-10-13. Retrieved 2013-10-13.
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