Truck crashes into home in Negros Occidental, kills mother and 1-year-old child

• A mother and her one-year-old child died after a truck slammed into their home in Don Salvador Benedicto, Negros Occidental
• Five other residents were injured after the truck carrying sand crashed into the house in Barangay Pandanon
• Police said the truck driver claimed the vehicle lost its brakes before the deadly collision
• Authorities are waiting for the victims’ relatives to decide whether they will file charges against the driver

A mother and her one-year-old child died after a truck crashed into their home in Don Salvador Benedicto, Negros Occidental, police said.

Five other people were also injured in the incident that happened in Barangay Pandanon, according to a report by GMA Regional TV on “Saksi” Wednesday.

The truck, which was carrying sand, reportedly slammed into the victims’ house after the driver allegedly lost control of the vehicle. The impact nearly destroyed the home of the victims.

Police said the truck driver told investigators that the vehicle suffered brake failure moments before the crash.

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“Sa investigation na nakuha ng ating pulisya, nag-malfunction ang brake doon sa area kung saan sana siya liliko,” says Police Captain Judesses Catalogo, spokesperson of the Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office.

“Hindi nakontrol ng driver [ang truck],” Catalogo adds.

Authorities confirmed that aside from the mother and child who died, five other residents inside the house sustained injuries and were immediately brought for treatment.

The father of one of the victims said some of the residents were sleeping when the truck suddenly crashed into their house.

Investigators are still determining additional details surrounding the accident, including the condition of the truck before the incident occurred.

Police authorities said they are also waiting for the decision of the victims’ relatives on whether they will pursue legal action against the truck driver.

The incident has raised concerns among residents about road safety and the condition of heavy vehicles passing through mountain roads in the area.

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Source: KAMI.com.gh