TRAGEDY IN PERU: SERIOUS ACCIDENT OF AN INTERPROVINCIAL BUS

On November 21, 2023, an interprovincial bus plunged into a ravine in the Ancash region of Peru, leaving at least 20 dead and six injured. The accident is a national tragedy that has shocked the country.

The bus, which was covering the route between Lima and the city of Huaraz, was heading north when it lost control and plunged into a ravine of more than 300 meters. The accident occurred in the Kirkatay-Tarica area, in the district of Cusca.

According to initial investigations, the accident could have been caused by mechanical failure or excessive speed. The bus, which belonged to the company Expreso Internacional Pampas, was more than 10 years old and did not have the corresponding permits to circulate.

The accident caused a great commotion in Peru. The country's president, Pedro Castillo, expressed his condolences to the families of the victims and ordered a thorough investigation of the accident.

The victims

The victims of the accident were mostly people of humble origins who traveled to Lima in search of work or opportunities. Among the deceased were children, women and the elderly.

The injured were taken to area hospitals, where they receive medical attention. Some of them are in serious condition.

The consequences

The bus accident has had devastating consequences for the families of the victims. Many of those who died were the breadwinners of their families and their deaths have left their loved ones in a situation of extreme vulnerability.

The accident has also highlighted the need to improve safety on Peruvian roads. The country registers a high number of traffic accidents, which claim the lives of thousands of people every year.

The protests

The accident has sparked protests in Peru. Protesters demand that the government take measures to improve road safety and ensure the responsibility of transport companies.

Protesters have also denounced corruption in the transportation sector, which facilitates the circulation of vehicles in poor condition.

The future

The bus accident is likely to have a significant impact on Peruvian politics. The government could be forced to take measures to improve safety on the roads and to ensure the responsibility of transport companies.

The accident could also serve to raise awareness among the population about the importance of road safety.