At least 33 people were k.i.l.l.ed and nearly 20 i.n.j.u.r.e.d after a fatal a.c.c.i.d.e.n.t involving a passenger bus that c.r.a.s.h.e.d and fell into a ravine on its way to the Peruvian capital, Lima.
This incident occurred early Tuesday morning and involved a León Express bus traveling from the city of Huánuco, in the central jungle, toward Lima. The bus c.r.a.s.h.e.d at kilometer 72 on the central highway.
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The car c.r.a.s.h.e.d into a hill and fell into a ravine more than 100 meters deep, landing just a few meters from the Rímac River.
Regarding the d.e.a.t.h toll, the National Police reported Tuesday that there were at least 17 people, and hours later, the d.e.a.t.h toll rose. So far, according to Colonel Manuel Lozana, head of the Highway Police, the d.e.a.t.h toll has reached 33.