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2 clusters · 12 sources · 20 days · First seen about 1 month ago · Last updated 17 days ago

Fatal road accidents in Peru

Overview

Fatal traffic accidents involving minibans have occurred in different regions of Peru. In July, a minivan plunged over a 200-meter gorge on the Interoceánica Sur highway near Nasca, resulting in the deaths of two musicians and injuring a dozen others; investigators focused on potential driver fatigue.

In August, a collision in the Cusco region's Espinar province resulted in at least 13 deaths and four injuries. The accident occurred in the early hours of a Saturday in the Pallpata district on the highway connecting Cusco and Arequipa. A Transportes Russo minivan, traveling from Challhuahuacho, struck the rear of a stationary semi-trailer that had reportedly stopped due to mechanical failure.

The deceased include the minivan driver, 36-year-old Raúl Rómulo Huamaní Enríquez, along with several men, women, and children. Identifying all victims was complicated by the absence of a required passenger manifest. The 72-year-old truck driver, Ángel Quisiyupanqui, was detained by police. While the truck driver claimed he used safety cones and a cell phone light to signal his presence, authorities are investigating whether excessive speed or the positioning of the stationary vehicle contributed to the crash. The injured were transported to hospitals in Arequipa, while the deceased were taken to the Espinar morgue.

Entities

Transportes Ruso · Transportes Russo · Arequipa · Ángel Quisiyupanqui · Cusco

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 2 SOURCES] A minivan traveling from Challhuahuacho to Arequipa collided with the rear of a stopped trailer/tow vehicle.
[● 2 SOURCES] At least nine people died in the accident.
[● 2 SOURCES] Six people were injured in the collision.
[○ 1 SOURCE] The accident occurred at approximately 2:00 a.m. in the Pulpera sector of the Espinar province, Cusco region.

Timeline

17 days ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 12 sources
Peru road accident kills at least 13 people in Cusco
At least 13 people, including children, died and four were injured when a passenger minivan struck a stationary truck on a highway in the Cusco region of Peru.
about 1 month ago

[HEALTH] 2 sources
Two Musicians Killed in Nasca Minivan Crash into 200‑Meter Abyss
A minivan fell into a 200‑meter gorge near Nasca, Peru, killing two musicians and injuring many. Survivor Miguel Alegría cites driver fatigue; authorities are investigating.

Sources

aktivni.si · canaln.pe · capital.pe · caretas.pe · diariocorreo.pe · diariodechimbote.com · elnuevodiario.com.do · larepublica.pe · pachamamaradio.org · senalalternativa.com · shorediving.com · stirilekanald.ro

This summary has been updated 2 times: see revision history