Tricycle carrying 8 people crashes into a post and falls into an irrigation canal, 1 dead

• A tricycle driver dies after crashing into a post and falling into an irrigation canal

• In a report by GMA Regional TV's 'One North Central Luzon,' the victim was on the way to a health checkup with his wife, children, and neighbors

• His 7 passengers survived the tragic incident after being rescued by residents

• Investigators suspect the driver suffered an epileptic attack before losing control

A tricycle driver died after his vehicle hit a post and fell into an irrigation canal in Cabanatuan City.

Authorities said the crash happened in Barangay Bakod Bayan while the 48-year-old driver was bringing his wife, two children, and several neighbors to a health center for a checkup.

He suddenly lost control of the tricycle, causing it to slam into a post and send all passengers into the nearby irrigation canal.

Residents managed to rescue everyone except the driver. Investigators suspect he may have suffered an epileptic attack, which caused him to lose control of the handlebars.

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He was already dead when he was found in the water.

The driver’s family and police have yet to release an official statement about the incident.

Epilepsy is a condition that affects the brain and causes sudden bursts of abnormal electrical activity.

These bursts can lead to seizures, which may make a person lose awareness, shake uncontrollably, or stare blankly for a short time.

Some people only have mild episodes, while others may have stronger attacks that need medical care.

Epilepsy can happen to anyone and may start after an injury, infection, or other health problems, but sometimes the exact cause is unknown.

Many people with epilepsy live normal lives with the help of medicine and regular checkups.

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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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Source: KAMI.com.gh