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Two trains collided head-on, killing a train driver and injuring at least 40 people railway track lead to Inca castle machu picchu exist Peru.
this collision Happens on the monorailGo to historical sites, Connects Ollantaytambo Station to Aguascalientes, the closest town to Machu Picchu.
At least 20 of the injured were in serious condition, according to health officials. police said foreign tourists involved, but the names of those affected have not been released. The U.S. Embassy in Peru confirmed that a U.S. citizen was injured.
More than 20 ambulances were called to the scene of the incident, according to a statement from the local government on Tuesday.
Railway services to the nearby city of Cusco were suspended following the accident, leaving hundreds of tourists stranded, local media reported.
The two trains are operated by two independent railway companies – PeruRail and Inca Rail. “We deeply regret what happened,” PeruRail said in a statement. The company said its staff provided first aid to the driver “immediately” and offered support to affected passengers.
The area is notorious for its poor transport links, with journeys between stations taking around 90 minutes.
This 15th-century archaeological site, high in the Peruvian Andes, is famous for its ancient stone structures and attracts some 1.5 million visitors each year. Most visitors take the train to the nearby town of Aguascalientes, but it can also be reached on foot in four days from the small town of Ollantaytambo.
The crash occurred near Qoriwayrachina, itself an archaeological site associated with the ancient Inca civilization.
Machu Picchu is known as one of the seven modern wonders of the world, and the number of people visiting Machu Picchu has increased by about 25%.
However, the website is The subject of widespread controversy and political turmoil About how to manage it.
In September this year, Peruvian railway passenger trains were suspended due to demonstrations on transportation concessions, leaving more than 900 tourists stranded.
Residents blocked routes with rocks and logs, clashing with authorities over the bus company’s operations, claiming there was a lack of transparency and fairness in the process of replacing tourist bus operator Consettur after the franchise expired.