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| Peru Pasamayo: Many killed as coach plunges off cliff | |
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| At least 25 people have been killed after a coach plummeted 100m (330ft) down a cliff and landed upside down on a beach in Peru, officials say. | |
| The accident happened on a notorious stretch of road known as Curva del Diablo (the devil's bend) in Pasamayo, north of the capital Lima. | The accident happened on a notorious stretch of road known as Curva del Diablo (the devil's bend) in Pasamayo, north of the capital Lima. |
| A transport official said the coach was carrying about 50 passengers and the death toll could rise. | |
| The Pacific Ocean road is considered one of the most dangerous in Peru. | The Pacific Ocean road is considered one of the most dangerous in Peru. |
| Initial reports said more than 40 people had been killed but Peru transport chief Dino Escudero later said only 25 deaths could so far be confirmed. | |
| Images from the scene showed rescuers surrounding the wrecked coach while people on the road above looked on. | Images from the scene showed rescuers surrounding the wrecked coach while people on the road above looked on. |
| Mr Escudero said an investigation had been launched but it appeared that the coach had been in collision with the trailer of another vehicle, causing the driver to lose control. | |
| A helicopter was helping in the rescue operation. |