Thirteen Italian tourists injured after a bus plunges 15 meters in Machu Picchu

A bus carrying tourists from Italy crashed in Peru on Tuesday, injuring 13 people, including the driver.

The accident occurred on the road to Machu Picchu, a popular tourist destination in the Andes Mountains. The bus veered off the road and plunged 15 meters (49 feet) down a ravine.

The injured tourists were taken to a local hospital for treatment. Their injuries are not life-threatening.

The cause of the accident is under investigation.

The Italian embassy in Peru is providing assistance to the injured tourists.

The embassy has dispatched a team of consular officials to the hospital to provide assistance to the injured tourists.

The officials are working to ensure that the tourists receive the necessary medical care and support.

The Peruvian government has expressed its regret over the accident.

The government has offered its condolences to the injured tourists and their families.

The government is also working to investigate the cause of the accident and to prevent similar accidents from happening in the future.