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The '''February 22, 2010, Peru bus crash''' was a collision between two |
The '''February 22, 2010, Peru bus crash''' was a collision between two buses that resulted in at least 38 deaths and the injury of 58. It took place along the [[Pan-American Highway (South America)|Pan-American Highway]] near the town of [[Virú]] in northern [[Peru]]. The buses were carrying 80 and 70 passengers.<ref name="BBC22">{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/8529501.stm |title=Peru bus crash kills at least 38 |date=2010-02-22 |publisher=BBC |accessdate=2010-02-23}}</ref><ref>[http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20100222/wl_afp/peruroadaccident_20100222171050;_ylt=AqRjWCmPJMTN_aVjYctoAgGQOrgF;_ylu=X3oDMTJvYjd0ZDIxBGFzc2V0A2FmcC8yMDEwMDIyMi9wZXJ1cm9hZGFjY2lkZW50BHBvcwMxMwRzZWMDeW5fcGFnaW5hdGVfc3VtbWFyeV9saXN0BHNsawNidXNjb2xsaXNpb24- Bus collision in Peru kills 23] AFP. 2010-02-22.</ref> |
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The head-on crash occurred in the early hours of the morning. No official cause was given, but Peruvian newspaper ''[[El Comercio (Peru)|El Comercio]]'' published pictures which show that the stretch of road lacked a white line between the opposing lanes, though such a line is required by law.<ref name="ITN23">{{cite news |url=http://itn.co.uk/e3d8641e69e3b895918f36a24b514ff4.html |title=At least 38 die in Peru bus crash |date=2010-02-23 |publisher=ITN News |accessdate=2010-02-23}}</ref> |
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The buses were operated by the Crisolito and America Express lines. According to unnamed police investigators, both bus drivers were exceeding the speed limits, and the Crisolito bus driver was responsible. He was attempting to pass a slower vehicle and ended up crashing into the other bus.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.livinginperu.com/news-11525-peru-50-killed-peru-bus-crashes |title=50 die in three separate bus collisions in Peru |date=2010-02-23 |publisher=Livinginperu.com |accessdate=2010-02-23}}</ref> |
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== See also == |
== See also == |
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Revision as of 23:59, 21 March 2010
| 2010 Peru bus crash | |
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| Date | February 22, 2010 |
| Location | Panamerican Highway near Virú, Peru |
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| Deaths | at least 38[1] |
| Injured | at least 58[2] |
The February 22, 2010, Peru bus crash was a collision between two buses that resulted in at least 38 deaths and the injury of 58. It took place along the Pan-American Highway near the town of Virú in northern Peru. The buses were carrying 80 and 70 passengers.[1][3]
The head-on crash occurred in the early hours of the morning. No official cause was given, but Peruvian newspaper El Comercio published pictures which show that the stretch of road lacked a white line between the opposing lanes, though such a line is required by law.[2]
The buses were operated by the Crisolito and America Express lines. According to unnamed police investigators, both bus drivers were exceeding the speed limits, and the Crisolito bus driver was responsible. He was attempting to pass a slower vehicle and ended up crashing into the other bus.[4]
See also
References
- ^ a b "Peru bus crash kills at least 38". BBC. 2010-02-22. Retrieved 2010-02-23.
- ^ a b "At least 38 die in Peru bus crash". ITN News. 2010-02-23. Retrieved 2010-02-23.
- ^ Bus collision in Peru kills 23 AFP. 2010-02-22.
- ^ "50 die in three separate bus collisions in Peru". Livinginperu.com. 2010-02-23. Retrieved 2010-02-23.