Helicopter Crash in Peru Claims 15 Lives

All 15 people on board a helicopter that crashed in southern Peru on Sunday have been confirmed dead, authorities said.

Search and rescue teams were deployed to the area following the accident and later reached the wreckage. Officials stated that civilians were among those on board at the time of the crash.

An official investigation has been launched to determine the cause of the accident. Further details are expected as authorities continue their examination of the crash site and flight data.