2018 Pasamayo bus crash
| 2018 Pasamayo bus crash | |
|---|---|
| Details | |
| Date | 2 January 2018 12:00 (UTC-5) |
| Location | Pasamayo, Peru |
| Incident type | Cliff plunge |
| Cause | Under investigation |
| Statistics | |
| Passengers | 57 |
| Deaths | 51 |
| Injured | 5 |
Around 12:00 (17:00 UTC) on 2 January 2018 a Peruvian bus carrying 57 passengers from Huacho to Lima went over a cliff after being struck by a tractor trailer near Pasamayo, Peru, killing 51 people and injuring at least 5 others. It is the deadliest road accident in Peruvian history, tied with the 2013 Peru bus disaster. The crash occurred near the 'Devil's Curve' highway, a precariously nicknamed route that is known for fatal traffic accidents.