LIMA, July 11 (Xinhua) -- At least five people were killed in a road accident Thursday afternoon in Peru's southeastern region of Puno after their vehicle plunged into a ravine, local media reported Friday.

The crash occurred on the road connecting the districts of Sina and Cojata, private news network Radio Programas del Peru reported.

The passengers were traveling in a private pickup truck that fell approximately 100 meters into a river.

State news agency Andina reported that while the cause is under investigation, witnesses said the truck was struck by a speeding minivan whose driver fled the scene.

Emergency responders, police and local residents worked to recover the bodies, which have not yet been officially identified. Local reports suggested that the victims may have been members of the same family. ■