Huanuco, Peru—An intercity bus careened off the Central Highway late Tuesday night. It struck a residential home, killing eleven people instantly. Nineteen others sustained injuries in the violent impact. Emergency crews worked through the night to pull survivors from the wreckage.

The bus was traveling from Pucallpa toward Lima when the accident occurred. Preliminary reports suggest the driver lost control on a sharp curve. The vehicle veered off the pavement and slammed into the structure.

Firefighters and local police arrived shortly after midnight. They found the bus partially buried in the debris of the house. The force of the crash destroyed the home’s outer wall.

Rescuers used heavy machinery to lift the bus from the rubble. They transported the injured to medical centers in the nearby city. Many survivors remain in critical condition.

Residents in the area gathered as the recovery effort progressed. They watched in silence while responders marked the scene. The highway remained closed to traffic for several hours.

Authorities are examining the bus’s mechanical logs and maintenance records. Statements from survivors indicate the driver may have fallen asleep at the wheel. The investigation is currently focused on driver error.

The transport company has yet to release an official comment regarding the incident. Officials have seized the vehicle for a full forensic inspection. State prosecutors are reviewing the transit logs for the route.

Families of the victims are waiting for identification at the local morgue. The community is dealing with the immediate aftermath of the loss. The highway remains a dangerous stretch of road known for frequent accidents.

No further updates are available regarding the condition of those hospitalized. Traffic is slowly moving again on the Central Highway. Investigators continue to document the damage at the site.