11 dead after UV Express and truck collision in Albay

• Eleven people died after a UV Express van was hit by a truck in Camalig, Albay

• Rescue teams worked for eight hours to recover the victims, according to a report by GMA Network

• Two passengers survived, along with the truck driver and his helper

• Police said the truck lost its brakes and crashed into the van before both vehicles fell into a creek

Eleven of the thirteen passengers of a UV Express van died after a truck rammed their vehicle in Camalig, Albay on Wednesday morning.

Camalig mayor Caloy Baldo said in a Facebook post that rescue and retrieval took around eight hours at the bypass road in Barangay Libod at about 9:00 a.m.

Only two passengers survived, according to the mayor.

Reports said the truck driver and his helper also survived and were rushed to a hospital.

Police shared in their initial investigation that the truck reportedly lost its brakes.

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It then hit the van, causing both vehicles to fall into a nearby creek.

Baldo also offered his condolences to the families of the victims and asked the public to pray for those who survived the tragic crash.

UV Express in the Philippines is a public transport system that uses vans to carry passengers on fixed routes.

These vans usually travel faster than regular jeepneys because they take more direct roads and have fewer stops.

Many commuters choose UV Express units for long trips between cities or for daily travel to work since the vehicles are air-conditioned and more comfortable.

Routes are regulated by the government, and each van follows set pick-up and drop-off points to keep trips organized and safe for riders.

Read the article of GMA Network's 'BalitamBayan,' here to know more about this tragic story.

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