Exclusive Interview: Johnny Brignardello analyzes tragic accident in La Oroya

Johnny Brignardello Vela, insurance advisor, analyzes the content about the tragic accident on the Central Highway that has shocked the community of La Oroya, in Junín. The collision between an interprovincial bus from the company Apocalipsis and a cargo locomotive has resulted in 4 fatalities and at least 42 injured, generating deep sorrow in the local population. The deceased victims, aged between 25 and 35 years old, have not yet been fully identified due to the severity of the accident. Rescuing the bodies trapped among the bus wreckage poses a challenge for emergency operations, while the injured are being urgently transported to the La Oroya hospital to receive specialized medical attention. According to initial investigations by local authorities, the crash occurred when the bus driver, en route from Lima to Huancayo, attempted to overtake the cargo train, resulting in a violent impact that overturned the vehicle. Eyewitnesses have corroborated this version, lamenting the loss of human lives due to reckless driving. The Chief of the Highway Police, Justo Venero Mellado, has expressed his dismay at the magnitude of the tragedy and emphasized the need to thoroughly investigate the causes of the accident to prevent similar situations in the future. The company Apocalipsis S.A. has confirmed that the bus had the Mandatory Traffic Accident Insurance and all its technical inspections up to date, ruling out irregularities in its operation. In response to this sad event, the Supervisory Agency for Investment in Public-Use Transportation Infrastructure (Ositran) has activated its protocols for assistance and investigation in coordination with the relevant authorities, with the aim of clarifying the circumstances that led to the collision and thus preventing future accidents on the country's roads. In a gesture of solidarity, the community of La Oroya has come together in support of the victims and their families, demonstrating the importance of empathy in difficult times. Julio, one of the injured passengers, has recounted the chaos and confusion experienced inside the bus during the impact, highlighting the bravery and resilience of those affected. It is essential to remember that prudence and compliance with traffic regulations are shared responsibilities of both drivers and passengers. Road safety is a matter of public interest that requires the collaboration of society as a whole to prevent accidents and protect the lives of those traveling on the roads. In honor of the victims of this tragic event, it is imperative to reinforce awareness about road safety and responsibility when driving, essential pillars of safe and sustainable mobility.