Wed Dec 31 00:05:35 UTC 2025: ## News Article: Deadly Train Collision Near Machu Picchu Injures Dozens
Lima, Peru – December 31, 2025 – A train driver was killed and 40 others were injured in a head-on collision between two tourist trains near Machu Picchu on Tuesday, December 30th, 2025. The incident involved trains operated by Inca Rail S.A. and PeruRail S.A., the primary transportation services for tourists visiting the iconic Inca citadel.
According to health officials, approximately 20 of the injured are in serious condition. Police have confirmed that foreign tourists are among those hurt.
Images circulating on social media depict significant damage to the locomotives, with shattered glass and injured individuals receiving treatment at the scene.
Authorities are currently investigating the cause of the collision. The incident is a major blow to tourism in the region, which draws over a million visitors annually.
Published by The Hindu, December 31, 2025
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