Peru: Interoceanic Highway closed after tanker explosion damages El Castañal Bridge

A Bolivian tanker truck carrying diesel exploded after veering off the Interoceanic Highway near Madre de Dios, damaging the El Castañal Bridge and forcing closure of the key route between Puerto Maldonado and Cusco. The incident disrupts regional transport and trade, with repair timeline uncertain. This is a localized infrastructure failure with potential economic impact on the region.