Early Morning Crash in Comas Injures Ten, Sparks Calls for Road Safety Improvements

Comas, Peru – A significant traffic accident involving a bus and a 'combi' (minibus) occurred early Friday morning on Túpac Amaru Avenue, near the Puno bus stop in Comas. The collision, which took place around 5:30 a.m., resulted in at least 10 individuals sustaining injuries. Emergency responders, including firefighters and medical personnel, were quickly on the scene to provide assistance and transport the affected to Collique Hospital. No fatalities have been reported at this time. The vehicles involved were identified as a bus from the Evipusa company, commonly known as 'Collicano,' and a 'combi' belonging to the Transcallao company. Security camera footage reviewed by authorities shows both units encountering each other head-on in a section of the road undergoing construction. Eyewitnesses and local residents have pointed to several contributing factors for the incident, including ongoing roadworks, necessary detours, deficient road signage, and heavy traffic congestion during peak hours. Furthermore, driver imprudence has been cited as a key element in the crash. The accident caused considerable vehicular congestion in the area, disrupting morning commutes. In response to the recurring issues, residents have voiced strong demands for local authorities to expedite the completion of road infrastructure projects. "We cannot continue to live with the constant threat of accidents like this," stated a local resident, "The authorities must accelerate the works to ensure the safety of all." The community hopes that swift action will be taken to prevent similar tragedies in the future.

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