1 dead, 2 injured, in a road mishap after truck plunges into a cliff

• One helper died after their truck fell into a ravine in Zamboanga del Norte
• The driver and another companion survived but suffered injuries
• A truck loaded with coffee and milk products lost its brakes on a downhill road
• The company that owns the truck promised to help the victims and their families

A tragic accident took place in Gutalac, Zamboanga del Norte, when a truck loaded with coffee and milk products fell into a ravine about 20 feet deep.

The incident happened on Monday in Barangay Mamawan, according to a report on GMA Regional TV One Mindanao.

Police Regional Office-9 said the truck was moving downhill when the driver noticed the brakes were no longer working.

He tried to control the vehicle, but it went straight off the side of the highway.

Police Major Shellamie Chang explained that the driver said the brakes became stiff and failed to respond, causing the truck to plunge into the ravine.

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One of the helpers got pinned down and was rushed to the hospital but was declared dead on arrival.

The driver and another helper survived the accident but sustained injuries. Both were given medical treatment after the incident.

Authorities also confirmed that the company owning the truck has already coordinated with the victims to provide support and assistance.

Police continue to remind drivers to carefully check their vehicles before travel, especially when carrying heavy loads and passing through downhill roads to avoid similar accidents.

The incident left residents alarmed, as accidents involving cargo trucks have been recorded in the area before.

Safety checks and proper maintenance are strongly advised to prevent such tragedies from happening again.

Watch the report in the video below:

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.

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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