A serious train crash happened near Machu Picchu. Two passenger trains hit each other. This happened on the only train line to the famous ancient city. One person died. Many other people were hurt. The accident was in the mountains at lunchtime. It shows the dangers of this important tourist route. Emergency workers had to go to the difficult mountain area.
The trains belonged to two different companies. PeruRail and Inca Rail operate trains there. The person who died was a train conductor. About twenty passengers were seriously injured. Doctors and many ambulances went to help. Pictures showed the front of the trains were badly damaged.
This train line is the main way to reach Machu Picchu. Many tourists visit the site every day. Most people take the train and then a bus. They do not hike the long path. The train track is very important. There are not many places for trains to pass. This makes people ask questions about the accident. Officials will investigate the crash.
The accident happened in a remote mountain area. It was hard for rescuers to get there. This made it difficult to help the injured people. This accident highlights the need for safety. It is important to let people visit Machu Picchu. But passenger safety is also very important. This crash will stop tourism for a while. Safety rules for the trains will be reviewed.