Tragedy in Puno: Chaos and at least 11 dead after inter-provincial bus overturns

A horrific traffic accident in the early hours of Monday morning tipped the balance At least 11 people died Several people, including a five-month-old baby, were injured.

A Transportes Turismo Universal bus traveling on this route accidentally overturned and crashed. Puno – Cusco. The accident happened around 2:40 a.m. at kilometer 1170+500 of the PE-3S highway, in Puno, Santa Rosa District, Melgar Province.

The injured have been shifted to nearby hospitals for treatment, while authorities have started investigations to ascertain the cause of the accident.

So far, the authorities’ preliminary hypothesis points to possible fatigue and excessive speed coupled with sleepiness of the driver as precipitating factors for the unfortunate incident.

The list of injured includes civilians Edward Willie Cosey Cosey (28), Alex Kosi Kosi (24), Samuel Chucasaire Orihuela (44), Raphael Abasa Kalabuja (34), Ruth Kadunda Chokhuanga (27), Milagros Alejandra Ramos Aguilar (35) Y Adolfo Martial Flores Banaro (36).

Apart from the two identified, the registration of deaths is still in progress Palino Zamudio Dikona Y CARMEN MARY PARICAHUA JELA.

After detection of an accident, monitoring of land transport of people, cargo and goods (Tomorrow) it immediately implemented its maintenance protocols and began coordinating with Peru’s National Police (PNP) and the Emergency Operations Center (COE) elucidates the reasons for the incident of Health Puno.

Likewise, the vehicle that served the Puno-Cusco route has the necessary authorization to operate this type of service issued by the General Directorate of Transport Authorizations of the Ministry of Transport and Communications (MTC)

And, it was confirmed The vehicle was insured Forced Traffic Accidents (Clock) and the current technical review, basic elements to guarantee safety in passenger transport.

For its part, the Ministry of Health (SometimesX (formerly Twitter) reported that 11 victims were initially treated at a managed medical facility. St. John of God Hospital, Ayewiri.

But, considering the seriousness of the injuries, the 5 injured were later shifted to the hospital Juliaca Hospital Get special care. This is in order to guarantee adequate procedures and access to care.

According to the Ministry of Transport and Communications (MTC), during the last three years, a total of 527 deaths and 1,055 injuries were reported as a result of accidents on interstate highways.

Most affected areas Lima, Independence and Puno. This analysis, published by Andean AgencyDriver fatigue, poor condition of roads and vehicles, as well as difficult geographical conditions are the main factors behind these tragic events.

Likewise, the MTC notes that consideration is important Speed And this Not enough signsElements that significantly increase the risk of fatal incidents, especially on dangerous curves.

Furthermore, a combination of factors such as inadequate infrastructure, adverse vehicle conditions, and reckless speeding decisions by drivers is critical to understanding the frequency of these accidents, which are particularly common. In the morning hoursMorning and night.

Especially from 02:00 to 08:00, as well as from 18:00 to 22:00.