A boat ploughed into another vessel packed with passengers, slicing it open and leaving six people hurt.
Children were amongst those on board when the terrifying collision happened and sparked panic.
The moment the crash occurred was caught on a security camera, as a larger ship headed straight toward a smaller boat travelling in the opposite direction.
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In the video, filmed on the Don Francisco Express, the smaller vessel, known as Sajuta V, can be spotted closely ahead.
One of the drivers is thought to have attempted to manoeuvre one of the boats after anticipating what was about to happen.
Unfortunately, the impact was unavoidable, and the Don Francisco Express smashed through the side of the Sajuta V.
It shattered several windows, completely breaking through the middle of the smaller boat.
Those that were injured were quickly transferred to a hospital where they received urgent medical treatment.
The incident took place at around 9.30 am yesterday (11 Feb) on the Ucayali River, northeast of Lima, in Peru.
Sajuta V was heading from Contamana, located in the Loreto region, to Pucallpa.
The crash occurred at a point known as the Panaillo Island curve, an area where boats regularly travel.
Since the accident, authorities are said to be investigating, as reported by Need To Know.
Footage documenting the accident has been transferred to the Puerto de Pucallpa Captaincy.
They are looking into what happened so that the exact cause of the collision can be determined.
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