Trahedya sa Negros Occidental: SUV, nahulog sa bangin; isang patay, pitong iba pa, sugatan
- A 58-year-old woman died, and seven others, including police officers and children, were injured when their SUV plunged into a ravine in Don Salvador Benedicto, Negros Occidental.
- Preliminary investigations indicate the accident occurred when the driver, a policewoman, lost control of the vehicle while navigating a curve, causing it to veer off a 50-meter cliff.
- The remote location and the depth of the ravine presented significant challenges for rescue operations, complicating the extraction of victims from the overturned SUV.
- The tragic accident has led local authorities to review road safety measures in the area, particularly concerning the winding and hazardous roads of Don Salvador Benedicto.
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A tragic vehicular accident in Don Salvador Benedicto, Negros Occidental, has resulted in the death of a 58-year-old woman and injuries to seven others, including police officers and children.
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The incident occurred on Saturday, March 29th, in Sitio Talus, Barangay Igmaya-an, when the sports utility vehicle (SUV) they were traveling in plunged into a deep ravine.
Police Major Ryan Villasario, the Don Salvador Benedicto police chief, identified the deceased as Daisy, a resident of Bago City, Negros Occidental.
She was among eight passengers in the SUV, which fell off a 50-meter cliff.
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Reports indicate that Daisy was the last individual to be extracted from the vehicle, which had overturned. She succumbed to severe head injuries sustained during the accident.
The seven other occupants of the SUV suffered varying degrees of injuries and are currently receiving medical treatment at a private hospital.
The injured include two police corporals, a patrolman, two policewomen, and two children.
Preliminary investigations suggest that the accident occurred when the driver, a policewoman, lost control of the vehicle while navigating a curve in the road.
The vehicle subsequently veered off the road and plunged into the ravine.
The remote location of the incident presented challenges for rescue operations. Local emergency responders, along with police personnel, worked to extract the victims from the damaged vehicle and provide immediate medical assistance.
The severity of the terrain and the depth of the ravine complicated the rescue efforts.
This incident has prompted local authorities to review road safety measures in the area, particularly along the winding and often treacherous roads of Don Salvador Benedicto.
The area is known for its scenic views and mountainous terrain, which also presents significant driving hazards.
The investigation into the accident continues, with authorities examining the vehicle and the road conditions to determine the precise sequence of events that led to the tragedy.
The families of those involved are receiving support as they navigate this difficult time. The need for increased road safety awareness has been brought to the forefront of the community.
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Still in Negros Occidental, a 53-year-old woman died and two others were injured after being hit by a pickup truck while jogging in Barangay Tangub, Bacolod City. The incident occurred when the group of women briefly stopped their jog to take photographs, leading to the collision with the vehicle. The pickup truck driver, Fernando Oquina, stated that he did not see the women on the road prior to the collision. The victims' families intend to file charges against the driver, and local authorities are emphasizing the importance of road safety for both drivers and pedestrians.
Meanwhile in other news, a barangay chairman in Sta. Maria, Pangasinan died after he was shot but a still unknown gunman. According to the report of Balitanghali of GMA Integrated News, the victim was driving a tricycle. A man at the roadside then signaled for him to stop, and when he did, he was shot by the perpetrator. The gunman immediately fled the scene, but authorities already have a person of interest.
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