Trahedya ng magkakamag-anak sa Benguet: van sumalpok sa pader, tatlo nasawi, 19 na iba pa sugatan
- A tragic vehicular in Benguet befell on passengers of a van, many of whom were related, which claimed the life of three and inflicted injuries on 19 others
- A report from Frontline Pilipinas revealed the accident occurred in the wee hours of Sunday along the Marcos Highway within the area of Tuba, Benguet
- Authorities stated it appears the van’s brakes failed as it descended a steep portion of the highway
- This caused the vehicle to slam into a concrete wall
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A tragic vehicular accident in Tuba, Benguet, has resulted in the deaths of three individuals and injuries to 19 others.
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The incident involved a van returning from Baguio City, which reportedly experienced brake failure.
According to reports from Frontline Pilipinas, the accident occurred in the early hours of Sunday along Marcos Highway in Tuba, Benguet.
The van was carrying 22 passengers, many of whom were related, and was en route to Pampanga.
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Authorities investigating the incident have stated that the van's brakes appeared to have failed as it descended a steep portion of the highway.
This loss of control led to the vehicle colliding with a concrete wall.
“Yung area kasi ay accident-prone area, may pakurba na pababa, doon bumangga ‘yung sasakyan,” stated Police Captain Francis Pawe, Investigation Officer of Tuba Municipal Police Station.
This statement highlight the already known dangers of that portion of highway.
The impact of the collision resulted in severe injuries to numerous passengers, with three fatalities confirmed. Medical personnel responded to the scene, providing immediate assistance to the injured.
As of the latest reports, 14 of the injured victims have been discharged from the hospital, while five others remain under observation.
The authorities are continuing to investigate the precise cause of the brake failure and the circumstances surrounding the accident.
The incident also draws attention to the inherent dangers of the Marcos Highway, and the importance of vigilance when traveling along it.
The focus now turns to the recovery of those injured, and the investigation of the incident.
News, photos or videos that arouse the interest of netizens would often go viral on social media, due to the attention netizens give them. These viral posts appeal to the emotions of netizens, and in rare cases, such could also happen to ordinary people, making them very relatable.
In other news, Engineer Alberto Cañete refuted claims that a design issue caused the Cabagan-Santa Maria Bridge collapse, stating it followed the Bridge Code of the Philippines. In GMA's report, Cañete explained that the truck successfully crossed nine out of 12 arches before the structure failed at the tenth. He also explained that originally designed under the 1997 Bridge Code, the first eight arches were later reinforced to comply with 2015 regulations. He said that the dump truck weighed 102 tons, exceeding the 13.5-ton axle load limit, making it more suitable for an 18-wheeler rather than a 10-wheeler.
Meanwhile in news down south, Cebu vlogger Boss LB, more popularly known as "Snail Man" took to Facebook and issued an apology. He said that he would be going to the police station to apologize for the wrong he has done, particularly for crawling on the highway in the midst of traffic. He also mentioned that he caused an inconvenience on the road on Sunday, March 9, in Consolacion, Cebu. Authorities are now looking at filing appropriate charges for Snail Man for what he did.
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