Bus crash in Peru kills at least 15 DW 07/26/2025
Briefly

A bus crashed while traveling from Lima to La Merced, leading to at least 15 deaths and approximately 30 injuries. The accident occurred in the district of Palca when the vehicle fell into a ravine. A double-decker bus operated by Expreso Molina Lider Internacional had over 60 passengers on board. The crash site showed the bus overturned next to a river. Recklessness, excessive speed, and poor road conditions are contributing factors in the high rate of bus crashes in Peru.
The bus traveling from Lima to La Merced crashed, resulting in at least 15 fatalities and approximately 30 injuries, as reported by authorities.
The crash occurred when the bus veered off the road into a ravine in Palca, with a total of over 60 passengers on board.
Videos from local television show the bus split in two, raising questions about the conditions leading to this incident.
Bus crashes, including this recent one, have highlighted ongoing issues in Peru, with recklessness and poor road conditions as significant factors.
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