Two tourist trains traveling to Machu Picchu crashed on Tuesday afternoon, leaving one railway worker dead and around 30 passengers injured, according to Peruvian police. The accident happened near Qoriwayrachina, a historical area along the rail line that connects the ancient site with the city of Cuzco. After the collision, the railway company stopped all services on the route to allow emergency teams to assist victims and inspect the damage. Officials said one train was leaving Machu Picchu while another was arriving when the crash occurred. Police described the situation as a serious incident that affected both travelers and tourism operations. Videos shared by local media showed damaged train cars with broken windows, raising concern about safety on the busy mountain route. Authorities stated that the exact cause of the accident was still unclear and required further review by investigators.

Machu Picchu attracts about 1.5 million visitors each year, with most travelers reaching the site by train through the town of Aguas Calientes. Over the past decade, visitor numbers have shown a steady increase, placing pressure on transportation systems. Tourism in the area has also faced disruption due to political protests and disagreements over site management. In some cases, protesters blocked rail access to express their demands. Officials noted that improving safety measures remains important as travel demand continues to grow.