24 people died in a road accident in the South American country of Peru

At least 24 people have been killed in a road accident in the South American country of Peru. This incident of loss of life occurred when a bus carrying passengers fell into a mountain gorge in the northern part of the country yesterday morning.

There were 60 passengers in the bus that had an accident. Peruvian police reported this information to local media. Reuters.

According to the report, Peru's Transportation Regulatory Agency (SUTRAN) confirmed the accident in a statement. However, the statement did not mention any loss of life or injuries in the accident.

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• According to sources, the Corianca Tours Company bus was traveling from the capital Lima to Tumbes on the Ecuadorian border with 60 passengers on Saturday. At that time, the bus fell off the road in the city of Organs.
  Police told local media that the bus crashed at a dangerous spot known as the 'Devil's Curve'. The police also said that an investigation is underway to find out the cause of the accident

Sutran reported that the catastrophic incident occurred after a bus belonging to a company called Cu'Orianca Tours Aguila Dorada crashed in Peru's northern El Alto district. The agency says the bus had an up-to-date safety inspection and preliminary investigations showed the vehicle had accident insurance.

According to Reuters, road accidents are relatively common in Peru. Because many drivers in the country drive on dangerous roads and without proper training.