The accident occurred around 1:30 a.m. local time (0630 GMT) in the mountainous area of Churcampa province, Xinhua reported.
There were minors among the fatal victims, News broadcaster Radio Programas del Peru reported, citing the Churcampa Integrated Health Network.
The injured were taken to hospitals in the towns of Huancayo, Pampas, and Ayacucho.
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