Minibus crash in Peruvian Andes kills at least 14

A minibus crash in the Peruvian Andes killed at least 14 people and injured five others, according to Al Jazeera. The vehicle lost control on a curve and went off a mountain road, sending rescuers to a steep hillside to recover victims.

Al Jazeera reported that rescue crews used ropes during the recovery operation. The report described the crash site as difficult terrain on a mountainside, where access required crews to work from the slope rather than a flat roadside.

The crash involved a minibus traveling on a mountain road in the Andes, according to Al Jazeera. The report said the vehicle veered from the road after losing control on a bend, but did not cite any further cause for the crash.

At least five people were injured in addition to the 14 people reported dead, Al Jazeera said. No names of victims or details about their conditions were included in the report.

The incident adds to the toll from a dangerous road crash in Peru’s mountainous interior. Al Jazeera reported the deaths and injuries on July 18, 2026.

This story draws on original reporting from Al Jazeera.