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How did trains crash in Peru?

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Two trains collided head-on on a single-track line near Machu Picchu, Peru, resulting in one death and about 40 injuries. Investigations are ongoing to determine the cause and responsibility, with local officials criticizing transport management and demanding explanations.

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Seven Canadians among the injured in deadly Peru train crash

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  • Two passenger trains collided head-on en route to Machu Picchu 28s
  • One person was killed and about 40 injured, half seriously 42s
  • Seven Canadians were injured; extent of injuries unknown 55s
  • Similar train collision occurred in 2018 with same operators 1m 43s
  • Police investigations into the cause are ongoing 2m 16s

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Seven Canadians among the injured in deadly Peru train crash
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CBC News
7 hours ago
Seven Canadians among the injured in deadly Peru train crash

Two passenger trains collided head-on Tuesday in Peru.

Seven Canadians among the injured in deadly Peru train crash
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CBC News
7 hours ago
Seven Canadians among the injured in deadly Peru train crash

Police say investigations are ongoing into the cause of the collision.

Train crash on Peru's Machu Picchu line kills one, injures 40
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France 24
16 hours ago
Train crash on Peru's Machu Picchu line kills one, injures 40

Two trains collided head-on near Machu Picchu, Peru's busiest tourist site.

Train crash on Peru's Machu Picchu line kills one, injures 40
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France 24
16 hours ago
Train crash on Peru's Machu Picchu line kills one, injures 40

Preliminary reports state the train crash happened near Corihuayra; the investigation is ongoing.

Train crash on Peru's Machu Picchu line kills one, injures 40
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France 24
16 hours ago
Train crash on Peru's Machu Picchu line kills one, injures 40

Specialised police will be dispatched to determine the circumstances and responsibility for the crash.

Train crash on Peru's Machu Picchu line kills one, injures 40
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France 24
16 hours ago
Train crash on Peru's Machu Picchu line kills one, injures 40

One train was transporting visitors from Aguascalientes; both trains were from different companies and collided on a single track line.

Train crash on Peru's Machu Picchu line kills one, injures 40
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France 24
16 hours ago
Train crash on Peru's Machu Picchu line kills one, injures 40

The regional governor criticized alleged transport mismanagement and demanded explanations for how the crash occurred.

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