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Traffic accidents in Bolivia and Peru

Overview

Recent reports indicate several serious traffic accidents in Bolivia and Peru.

In Bolivia, a head-on collision occurred on the Potosí–Oruro highway between an Expreso Cochabamba bus and a dump truck. The accident, potentially caused by the heavy vehicle invading its lane, left the bus driver and his son seriously injured.

In Peru, multiple incidents have been reported. In the Piura region, a minivan collided head-on with an ECO LATINO bus after allegedly traveling in the opposing lane for seven kilometers. In Arequipa, a triple collision involving a bus, a small transport vehicle, and a dump truck resulted in seven injuries. Additionally, in Juliaca, a public transport van struck a street light pole, injuring several passengers including children.

Entities

Potosí · Solórzano · Carlos Monge Medrano Hospital · Arequipa · San Juan de Dios Clinic

Timeline

  1. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Traffic accidents in Peru leave multiple people injured

    Multiple people were injured in two separate traffic accidents in Arequipa and Juliaca, Peru, involving a triple collision on a highway and a public transport van striking a pole.

  2. [INTERNATIONAL] 4 sources
    Head-on collisions reported in Bolivia and Peru

    Head-on collisions involving buses occurred in Bolivia and Peru, resulting in serious injuries to drivers in both incidents.

Sources

lahora.pe · lapatria.bo · larepublica.pe · pachamamaradio.org · radiokollasuyo.bo · radioyaravi.org.pe