Scientists are investigating a deep crater created by a possible meteorite strike in southeastern Peru that left 200 villagers sick from powerful fumes emanating from the crash site.
The residents of the farming village of Carancas began vomiting and complaining of headaches and dizziness after the object struck the area Saturday, creating an 8m deep by 20m wide crater.
Seven police officers that went to the crater were given oxygen and taken to hospital after suffering from similar symptoms.
Villagers now fear that the fumes may have exposed them to long-term health problems, while some are also concerned that more objects could fall from space. Local residents said they heard an explosion and felt the ground shake.
An engineer from the Peruvian Nuclear Energy Institute engineer said a team of scientists found no radiation at the crash site and confirmed that a fallen satellite did not create the crater.
