Tatlo patay, 18 ang sugatan sa Leyte matapos maaksidente ang trak
- Three passengers died and 18 others were injured when an Elf truck crashed along a national highway in Silago, Southern Leyte, on Saturday
- The victims were traveling from Abuyog, Leyte, to attend a wedding when the 39-year-old driver lost control of the vehicle
- Police investigators confirmed that the fatal crash occurred as the truck navigated a sharply curved and steep downhill road
- Responders declared three individuals dead on the spot, while the 18 injured passengers were rushed to nearby hospitals
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Three passengers were killed and 18 others sustained varying injuries after an Elf truck transporting wedding guests crashed along the national highway in Silago, Southern Leyte, on Saturday.
Source: UGC
The fatal accident abruptly halted the group's journey, instantly turning a weekend trip into a massive emergency medical response.
According to a report by GMA Regional TV Balitang Bisdak, the devastating road crash took place specifically within the vicinity of Barangay Tubod.
Police records show that the victims were collectively riding an Elf truck driven by a 39-year-old foreman.
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The entire group originated from the neighboring town of Abuyog, Leyte, and was traveling together to safely attend a local wedding ceremony in Silago.
Local law enforcement investigators detailed that the tragic turning point occurred when the vehicle encountered a highly challenging stretch of the provincial highway.
Based on the initial police probe, the driver suddenly lost total control of the steering wheel while navigating a sharply curved and steeply sloping downhill section of the road.
Unable to stabilize the heavy, fully loaded vehicle against the steep decline, the truck violently crashed along the pavement.
Following the severe mishap, local emergency response units and concerned residents quickly rushed to the chaotic scene to pull the victims from the wreckage.
Due to the massive force of the sudden highway crash, attending medical responders officially declared three of the passengers dead on the spot.
Meanwhile, the 18 surviving passengers who suffered sudden physical injuries were frantically loaded into emergency vehicles and transported to nearby medical facilities for urgent care.
The severity of their injuries ranges, and doctors are currently monitoring their recovery.
The local police force is still actively pursuing a thorough investigation to uncover the exact factors that triggered the highway tragedy.
Investigators are looking closely into the vehicle's overall mechanical condition, the driver's handling of the downhill curve, and the safety of using open-bed trucks for transporting large groups of passengers across treacherous provincial routes.
Authorities continue to strongly remind the public that while group travel is customary for family events, ensuring the roadworthiness of the vehicle is paramount to preventing fatal accidents on the highway.
In other news, a fatal road incident in Barangay Tambidao, Bacarra, claimed the life of a motorist who tragically plunged into a four-foot waterway after missing a sharp curve. Local investigators reported that the rider was moving at a rapid pace alongside a group and had consumed an intoxicating beverage prior to the crash. Despite the immediate rescue efforts of his peers and medical responders, the driver was pronounced dead upon reaching the nearest medical facility. A grieving grandmother revealed that the victim had just briefly stopped by their house to freshen up before resuming his tragic journey.
Still in other news, an unexpected firearm mishap inside a medical center in Guimbal, Iloilo, resulted in sudden injuries for a patient's companion. Law enforcement stated that an on-duty security officer was conducting a routine check of his weapon when it fired without warning. The stray projectile hit the floor, violently sending pieces of shattered tile directly into the forehead of the unsuspecting bystander. Police authorities are currently waiting for the recovering victim's final decision on whether she will formally file a case against the security personnel.
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Source: KAMI.com.gh
