Jeep, nalaglag sa kanal; 7 pasahero, sugatan, kabilang gagradweyt sa araw na iyon

- Seven passengers, including a student set to graduate that day, were injured in a jeepney accident in Barangay Salvacion, Murcia

- The accident was caused by the jeepney’s front right tire suddenly coming off, leading the vehicle to fall into a ditch

- All victims sustained only minor injuries and received immediate medical attention

- Authorities are investigating the incident, focusing on vehicle maintenance and operator responsibility

Seven people were injured after a jeepney figured in an accident in Purok Señora, Barangay Salvacion, in the town of Murcia, Negros Occidental, around 7:00 AM on Saturday, June 8.

According to the Murcia Police Station, the jeepney was operating on the Handumanan-Libertad route and was carrying a family from Bacolod City.

The group was reportedly on their way to Central Philippine Adventist College to attend a graduation ceremony.

Tragically, one of the injured passengers was a student who was set to graduate that very day.

Initial police investigation revealed that the accident was caused by a mechanical failure.

The jeepney’s front right tire suddenly came off, causing the vehicle to lose balance and plunge into a nearby ditch.

Fortunately, all passengers only sustained minor injuries. They were promptly given medical assistance following the accident.

Authorities continue to investigate the incident to determine whether the jeepney was properly maintained and if the operator may be held liable for the mechanical failure.

Residents in the area assisted in helping the victims out of the vehicle before responders arrived at the scene.

Traffic flow in the area was temporarily affected but was cleared shortly after.

Local officials and police are reminding public transport operators to conduct regular maintenance checks to ensure the safety of passengers, especially during family gatherings and special occasions such as graduations.

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, this could also happen to ordinary people, making them very relatable.

In a previous report by KAMI, a family of three was mercilessly shot and killed inside their store in Barangay Mallorca, San Leonardo, Nueva Ecija. Caught by CCTV, three men entered their store, closed the roll-up door, and shot the entire family to death. Before fleeing, one of the suspects even grabbed a bag and a mobile phone from the victim. In a report by Gary De Leon of TV 5's 'Frontline Pilipinas,' the family started getting threats after lending P1-M to one of the residents of their barangay; allegedly using the money for business.

In another viral local report, a 51-year-old public school teacher in Las Piñas City was stabbed multiple times by her own husband. According to the report of EJ Gomez in 'Unang Balita,' the 38-year-old suspect committed the crime inside the school's faculty room. Police authorities said the school has a security guard, but, being a familiar face in the school, the suspect managed to easily get in and out of the school. The suspect said he was there to talk to his wife and settle their misunderstanding, but unfortunately, it led to a big arguement.

Source: KAMI.com.gh