Train crash near Peru’s Machu Picchu kills driver, injures dozens
Al Jazeera••general
Key Points:
- Two trains collided on the rail line between Ollantaytambo and Machu Picchu in Peru, resulting in at least one death and multiple injuries.
- The deceased was identified as the conductor of one of the trains, with about 20 people reported in serious condition.
- The collision involved a PeruRail-operated train and an Inca Rail locomotive on a single track, causing significant damage and emergency response efforts in a remote Andean area.
- Machu Picchu, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and major tourist destination, typically receives around 4,500 visitors daily, many of whom use the train service to access the site.
- Authorities have not yet determined the cause of the accident.
