Pan-American Highway crash kills two in Peru

A tragic accident on the Pan-American Norte highway in Peru has resulted in the deaths of two passengers traveling in a collective taxi. The incident occurred at kilometer 155, near the boundary of the Huaura and Végueta districts in the Lima region.

Preliminary reports from witnesses and the National Police of Peru suggest the smaller vehicle had to reduce its speed after swerving to avoid large stones placed on the highway. These stones are believed to have been put there by criminals attempting to force vehicles to stop for robberies. This sudden deceleration reportedly led to the collective taxi being struck from behind by an interprovincial bus traveling towards Lima.

The impact trapped the occupants of the collective taxi, which operates on the Barranca-Huacho route, within the mangled wreckage. Emergency services, including firefighters, paramedics, and highway concessionaire personnel, responded to the scene to provide assistance. Despite their efforts, two passengers in the rear of the taxi were confirmed to have died due to the collision. The identities of the deceased have not yet been officially released.