18 killed in Peru after brakes fail on bus

A bus with failed brakes plunged nearly 200 feet into a ravine in Peru, killing 18 people.

Sat, 17 Feb, 2001 - 20:40

A bus with failed brakes plunged nearly 200 feet into a ravine in Peru, killing 18 people.

The accident happened on Friday close to the town of Mazocruz.

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