ATU Controller Fatally Struck by Bus in Lima

A tragic accident in Lima has claimed the life of a road operations controller from the Metropolitan Transit Authority (ATU). The victim, identified as a Controladora Operacional de Vía (COV), was fatally struck by a Blue Corridor bus while on duty at a busy intersection.

The incident took place at the intersection of Garcilaso de la Vega and Uruguay avenues in the Cercado de Lima district. Emergency services, including National Police officers and paramedics, were dispatched to the scene. The accident has caused partial disruptions to traffic in the area.

Details surrounding the exact circumstances of the collision are still being investigated. The ATU has confirmed the victim's role as a road operations controller, responsible for overseeing transit operations on the ground. This incident highlights the risks faced by transport workers performing their duties in busy urban environments.