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- A vehicle strikes a Good Friday procession in Barangay Alangilan in Bacolod City, leaving one dead on the spot, with 2 others dying in the hospital and around 10 persons injured
- According to a report by Bombo Radyo Bacolod, the vehicle was reportedly being driven by an Indian national who was reportedly intoxicated
- A barangay Tanod, in an interview, said that prior to plowing through the procession, the same vehicle already hit a tricycle
- The report further states that the vehicle tries to flee the scene but authorities caught up with it and arrested the Indian National who allegedly appeared intoxicated
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A tragic incident unfolded in Barangay Alangilan, Bacolod City, on the evening of Good Friday, April 18, 2025, when a vehicle struck a religious procession.
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Initial reports indicate that several people were hit, with some sustaining critical injuries.
According to an interview conducted by Bombo Radyo Bacolod with Danilo Sanires, a Barangay Tanod (village watchman) of Barangay Alangilan, information gathered suggests that the vehicle, driven by an Indian national, had already been involved in a collision prior to reaching the procession.
Sanires stated that the vehicle was traveling at a high speed downhill into the barangay.
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Further details from Sanires revealed that the speeding vehicle first collided with a tricycle, which was then reportedly pushed into a patrol car belonging to Bacolod Police Station 5.
As of the latest updates, three individuals have been confirmed dead, with one dying on the spot while the two others dying at the hospital.
In addition, around 10 other individuals who sustained injuries have been transported to various hospitals for medical treatment.
Following the incident, initial reports indicated that the driver of the vehicle had fled the scene.
However, subsequent updates confirmed that the driver, identified as an Indian national, has been apprehended by authorities and was allegedly under the influence of alcohol at the time of the incident.
The incident has sent shockwaves through the local community in Bacolod City, especially given the solemnity of Good Friday and the religious nature of the procession.
Authorities are currently conducting a thorough investigation to ascertain the full circumstances surrounding the tragedy, including the sequence of events leading up to the collision with the procession and the alleged intoxication of the driver.
Local news outlets are providing ongoing coverage of the situation, with updates expected on the conditions of those hospitalized and the progress of the police investigation.
The community is grappling with the aftermath of this devastating event that occurred during a significant religious observance.
The focus remains on providing support to the victims and their families while the investigation proceeds to determine the facts and potential legal ramifications.
The incident serves as a stark reminder of the potential dangers on roadways and the importance of responsible driving, particularly during times when large numbers of people may be participating in public events.
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 to just about simply everyone around.
In another news, an alleged intoxicated man disrupted a Holy Week penance in Pampanga on Maundy Thursday. A video, captured by a netizen and shared by GMA News, showed the chaotic scene while devotees are self-flagellating. The video also showed the devotees using whips they use for self-flaggelation for protection against the said intoxicated man. The intoxicated man was later apprehended, though both parties settled at the barangay with no formal complaint filed after discussion.
Still in other news, the Department of Education came out with an official statement saying “DepEd policy does not prohibit the wearing of togas.” It can be recalled that a video of the principal of Col. Ruperto Abellon National School (CRANS) in Antique ordering students to remove their togas on the day of their graduation has gone viral. In the video, one can hear the CRANS principal, Ms. Venus Divinia Nietes, saying that wearing of togas “clearly violated the rules.” DepEd, in its official statement, said “the toga or sablay may be worn as an optional supplementary garment,” and emphasized the need for careful and respectful implementation of policies.
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