Tourist Recounts "Chaos" After Head-On Train Crash Near Machu Picchu
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A tourist has described scenes of "chaos" following a head-on collision between two trains on the popular route to Machu Picchu in Peru.
Niels Honkoop, a passenger on one train, said the impact shattered windows. Broken glass covered the carriage floor.
He reported seeing injured people lying in the aisles after the crash. The incident occurred on Saturday morning near the famous Inca ruins.
Peruvian authorities confirmed the collision and said at least 15 people were injured. They stated no fatalities have been reported.
The cause of the crash is now under investigation. Rail service on the line has been temporarily suspended.