NINE people have died and at least 15 have been left injured after a minibus crash in the Peruvian Andes.
The vehicle had been taking holidaymakers on an excursion to a mountain in the Peruvian Andes when it plunged down a hill.
Nine people have died and at least 15 injured after a minibus crash in PeruCredit: Facebook / Bomberos "La Oroya B – 210"
According to local firefighters, at least 25 tourists and their guides were in the minibus when it crashed.
The tour bus had been about 10 miles from the famous 17,969 feet Rajuntay mountain at the time of the horrific ordeal.
Peru’s Health Ministry confirmed the tragedy in a statement overnight.
“The incident has left 15 people injured who have been transferred to four different hospital,” they said.
“Nine people have died, seven at the scene of the accident and two in hospital.
“Through its emergency teams, the Ministry of health will continue to offer full assistance to the casualties.”
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