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2 buses collide in southern Peru, killing 5 and injuring 16
Two buses collided head-on along the southern Panamerican Highway in Tacna, Peru, killing five people and injuring 16. A farmer reported being dragged by the impact after one bus veered out of its lane. Weak road transportation oversight and slow emergency response in Peru are cited as systemic issues, with 3,428 traffic deaths reported in 2025.
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