Horrific road accident in Peru, the bus fell into a ditch, 23 people died on the spot, dozens injured

Accidents occur frequently on Peruvian roads due to speeding, poor road conditions, lack of signals, and poor enforcement of traffic rules. Last year, more than 3100 deaths were recorded in the country due to traffic accidents.

At least 23 people have died after a bus fell into a ditch in the South American country Peru on Monday. This accident happened in northern Peru. A bus plunged off a mountain road into a ravine in northern Peru, killing at least 23 people and injuring more than a dozen, local officials said.

Officer Olga Bobadila said that the incident happened late on Sunday night on a potholed road. The bus fell into a gorge about 200 meters (about 650 feet) deep.

There were more than 50 passengers on the bus

According to the information, more than 50 passengers were traveling on this bus. In the accident, the bus fell on the river bank and some people traveling in it were swept away in the water. Municipal Corporation Officer Jaime Herrera said that after receiving information about the accident, rescue workers and firefighters reached the accident site, from where the injured were taken to the hospital.

More than 3100 deaths recorded in the country

The Celendin Municipality announced 48 hours of mourning. Let us tell you that due to high speed, poor road conditions, lack of signals, and poor implementation of traffic rules, accidents often occur on the roads of Peru. Last year, more than 3100 deaths were recorded in the country due to traffic accidents. Officials are investigating whether the bus was roadworthy or not.