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Tragedy in Peru: Plane Crash Kills 13 Near Nazca Lines
2 Aug
Summary
- A small plane carrying tourists crashed in Peru, killing 13 people.
- The aircraft was en route to view the ancient Nazca Lines geoglyphs.
- The crash site near the Nazca Lines quickly became engulfed in flames.
A small plane crashed in Peru on Saturday, resulting in the deaths of 13 people. The flight was carrying passengers, identified as mostly tourists, to the iconic Nazca Lines.
The police confirmed that 11 passengers and two crew members perished in the incident. The plane had departed from Pisco, a city in the Ica region.
Tragically, the crash site was rapidly consumed by flames, which hindered any potential rescue efforts. The Nazca Lines, a series of ancient geoglyphs carved into the desert soil, are a major tourist attraction in Peru.
These UNESCO-designated geoglyphs, dating back to between 500 BC and 500 AD, depict various creatures and geometric figures, and are best viewed from the air. The sightseeing company involved in Saturday's crash was reportedly Aerodiana.
