Peru bus plunges off cliff, killing at least 24 - Reuters Canada

Jan 28 (Reuters) - At slightest 24 radical died successful bluish Peru aft a autobus carrying 60 passengers plunged disconnected a cliff successful aboriginal connected Saturday, constabulary told section media.

Peru's proscription supervisory bureau (SUTRAN) confirmed the clang successful a statement, without providing a fig of fatalities oregon injuries.

The tragedy, involving a autobus for the institution Q'Orianka Tours Aguila Dorada, occurred successful the territory of El Alto successful the acold northbound of Peru, SUTRAN said.

SUTRAN said aboriginal investigations showed the autobus appeared to person an up-to-date information inspection and mishap insurance.

Road accidents are comparatively communal successful Peru, with galore drivers operating vehicles connected precarious roads and without due training. In 2021, 29 radical died erstwhile a autobus plunged disconnected a road successful the Andes mountains.

Reporting by Brendan O'Boyle; Editing by Cynthia Osterman

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