A train crash near Machu Picchu, Peru, resulted in one death and dozens of injuries Tuesday. Two trains collided head-on on the single track leading to the popular tourist site. The deceased was a train driver. At least 40 people were injured, with 20 in serious condition.

The collision occurred on the track between Ollantaytambo Station and Aguas Calientes. Local authorities reported dispatching 20 ambulances to the scene. Injured passengers were transported to medical facilities in Cusco. Evacuation efforts were hampered by the difficult terrain. Hundreds of tourists remained at the site awaiting evacuation, according to Peru21.

The US Embassy in Peru confirmed US citizens were among the injured. The UK Foreign Office is providing support to British nationals involved. The local government is coordinating rescue and medical assistance.

Machu Picchu is a major tourist destination in Peru. The train is a primary mode of transport to Aguas Calientes, the town closest to the Inca site.

An investigation into the cause of the collision is underway. Authorities are working to clear the track and resume train service.