Couple killed as passenger bus crashes into roadside eatery in Nueva Ecija

• Passenger bus plows into roadside eatery in Santa Rosa, Nueva Ecija, killing a couple
• Incident occurred early Wednesday, August 13, in Barangay Santo Rosario
• Bus driver in critical condition; no passengers injured
• Crash adds to recent series of bus accidents across the country

A couple was killed after a passenger bus rammed into their roadside eatery in Santa Rosa, Nueva Ecija, in the early hours of Wednesday, August 13.

According to a report from GMA Regional TV’s Balitanghali, the bus crashed into the eatery located along Barangay Santo Rosario, also hitting several nearby vehicles and small roadside stores.

The impact left the couple dead at the scene.

The bus driver was rushed to the hospital in critical condition. Authorities confirmed that none of the passengers onboard were injured during the incident.

Investigators are still determining what caused the crash, with initial accounts suggesting the bus may have lost control before hitting the establishment.

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Police are working to get statements from the victims’ relatives and the bus company management as part of the ongoing investigation.

This tragedy adds to a series of recent road accidents involving passenger buses in the country.

Just last month, a provincial bus in Quezon province veered off the road and overturned, injuring over 20 passengers. In another incident in Baguio City, a bus collided with a delivery truck, leaving several commuters hurt.

Authorities continue to call for stricter enforcement of road safety regulations, citing overspeeding, fatigue, and mechanical issues as frequent causes of such accidents.

Local government officials have also urged transport operators to ensure that their vehicles are regularly maintained and that drivers are given adequate rest to avoid fatal mishaps.

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 stories that people could easily understand and relate in their lives.

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In other news, a 60-year-old Okayama teacher was fired for working part-time at a convenience store, violating Japan’s strict ban on secondary jobs for public school teachers, Bombo Radyo reported. The school principal confirmed the violation after personally visiting the store on the teacher’s rest day. The teacher admitted taking the job in November 2023 to supplement her reduced salary after being rehired post-retirement. The case sparked online debate over Japan’s prohibition on side jobs, with critics questioning its fairness for honorable, off-duty work.

Still in other news, the parents of two of the students injured by falling debris in Quezon City have issued a statement detailing their sons' conditions and calling for accountability. One son is in critical condition and requires surgery, while the other sustained injuries and is traumatized. The families are requesting an expedited investigation and plan to pursue legal remedies against those deemed negligent. The parents expressed gratitude for the support received and acknowledged the assistance of Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte and other local officials.

Source: KAMI.com.gh