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What happened with the train crash in Peru?

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A head-on collision between two trains near Machu Picchu killed one person and injured 40. The crash happened near Corihuayra on a single-track line, involving trains from different companies. Authorities are investigating the cause, and the regional governor criticized transport management, demanding clear explanations.

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Train crash on Peru's Machu Picchu line kills one, injures 40

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  • Two trains collided head-on near Machu Picchu, killing one and injuring 40 9s
  • The crash occurred near Corihuayra on a single-track line 22s
  • Authorities are investigating the cause and responsibility for the crash 29s
  • Regional governor criticized transport mismanagement after the incident 52s
  • Machu Picchu receives about 1.5 million visitors annually 1m 21s

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

Police and rescue workers assisted the wounded into ambulances after 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
3 hours ago
Train crash on Peru's Machu Picchu line kills one, injures 40

Local police confirmed at least one fatality in the crash.

Train crash on Peru's Machu Picchu line kills one, injures 40
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France 24
3 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
3 hours ago
Train crash on Peru's Machu Picchu line kills one, injures 40

One train was transporting visitors to Machu Picchu 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
3 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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