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- Two were confirmed dead and two seriously injured in the fatal head-on collision between a trailer truck and a pickup truck along the Circumferential Road situated in Talisay City, Negros Occidental
- The rear passenger of the pickup truck was declared dead-on-arrival at the hospital, evening of May 3, while the vehicle’s driver died early Sunday morning, May 4
- Another passenger of the pickup truck sustained serious injuries, while the driver of the trailer truck was also listed as among those injured
- Initial police investigation states that the trailer truck attempted to overtake another truck and lost control, causing the huge vehicle to veer off in the lane of the oncoming pickup truck
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A tragic vehicular collision in Talisay City, Negros Occidental, has claimed the lives of two individuals and left two others injured.
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The incident occurred at approximately 6:15 PM on Saturday, May 3, 2025, along the Circumferential Road in Hacienda Tibay Lopez, Barangay Efegenio Lizares.
The accident involved a Ford Ranger pick-up truck and a tractor-head truck.
The driver of the pick-up, identified as Nilo Epanto Domingo, succumbed to his injuries early the following morning, Sunday, May 4.
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Another passenger in the pick-up, Ronjun Caballero, who was seated behind the driver, was declared dead on arrival at a nearby hospital.
A third occupant of the pick-up truck, Paul Simon Puertillano, sustained injuries in the collision and is currently receiving medical treatment at a hospital.
His condition remains under observation as he recovers from the accident.
The driver of the tractor-head truck, identified as Galy Antipatian, 50 years old and a resident of Barangay Paraiso, Sagay City, also sustained injuries and is hospitalized.
His condition is also being monitored by medical professionals.
According to Police Major Rhazl Jim Jocson, the Deputy Chief of the Talisay City Police Station, the tractor-head truck, which was reportedly unladen, was traveling towards Bacolod City.
The Ford Ranger pick-up truck, carrying the three victims, was heading in the opposite direction.
Initial investigations conducted by the Talisay City Police indicate that the tractor-head truck attempted to overtake another vehicle.
During this maneuver, the driver allegedly lost control of the truck, leading to the head-on collision with the oncoming pick-up truck.
The force of the impact resulted in the immediate fatalities of Caballero and the severe injuries to Domingo, who later passed away.
The authorities are continuing their investigation to gather more details about the circumstances surrounding the crash.
This includes examining the exact location of the incident, potential eyewitness accounts, and any available vehicular data to determine the precise factors that contributed to the tragic accident.
The incident has prompted expressions of grief and concern within the local community. The loss of two lives and the injuries sustained by the other individuals serve as a stark reminder of the potential dangers on the road.
Authorities are expected to release further information as their investigation progresses, shedding more light on the events that led to this devastating collision on the Circumferential Road in Talisay City.
The focus remains on providing support to the families of the victims and ensuring that road safety protocols are thoroughly reviewed and enforced to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
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.
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