'Devil's curve' swallows passenger bus, 36 people die
At least 36 people were killed after a passenger bus fell from a 100m high cliff.
The car was crushed when it fell onto the beach. Photo: Reuters
Peru's Health Ministry said six survivors were rescued from the rubble and taken to hospital.
According to BBC on January 3, the accident occurred on a notoriously dangerous stretch of road known as Curva del Diablo (Devil's Curve) in Pasamayo, north of the capital Lima. This is considered one of the most dangerous roads in Peru.
A Peruvian transport official said the bus was carrying about 50 people at the time of the accident.
Peruvian President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski sent his condolences to the families of the victims.
According to initial investigation, the passenger bus traveled fromHuacho arrivesLima, it hit another car, lost control and fell.from 100m high cliff.
Rescue helicopters were dispatched to the scene of the accident. Photo: Reuters
Rescue workers shield their faces as the wind blows sand into their faces. Photo: AFP
Rescue workers stand on the road where the car fell. Photo: AFP
The location of the fallen car. Photo: BBC/Twitter
Rescuers are trying to approach the crashed car. Photo: BBC/Twitter
