A major train crash involving British tourists has occurred near the world-famous Machu Picchu site in Peru, resulting in one fatality and at least forty people injured.
Details of the Machu Picchu Route Collision
The serious incident involved two trains colliding head-on on the line connecting the village of Ollantaytambo to the historic Inca citadel. The crash happened on Wednesday, 31 December 2025. Local reports from Peruvian media identify the train driver, Roberto Cárdenas, as the sole person killed in the disaster.
British Nationals Caught Up in the Disaster
It has been confirmed that British tourists were among the passengers on the trains at the time of the collision. Authorities are currently working to establish the full extent of injuries among the tourists, and it is not yet clear if any Britons were among the forty reported injured. Emergency services, including police and medical teams, were swiftly deployed to the scene to assist the wounded.
Emergency Response and Ongoing Investigation
Photographs from the scene show rescue workers, including police officers, carrying injured passengers away from the wrecked carriages. The cause of the crash is now under investigation by Peruvian authorities. This developing story has significant implications for travel safety on one of Peru's most vital tourist routes.
The Foreign Office is likely to be providing consular assistance to any affected British nationals. Travel operators and tourists with plans to visit the region are advised to check for updates on travel conditions and rail services.
