ZAMBOANGA CITY – Two people were killed on Sunday when a bus plunged into a wooded ravine in Zamboanga City in southern Philippines, police said.
Police said the driver apparently fell asleep as the bus was heading to Zamboanga City from the province of Zamboanga del Sur. One woman, Amelia Bucoy who was travelling on a motorcycle was also killed after being run over by the bus. Another passenger, Raquel Solis, died from the fall.
The driver, Rogelio Bambao, told police investigators that he was asleep and unaware of the tragic accident until the bus plunged 4o meters down the ravine in Pasobolong village. Police said the bus was carrying 19 passengers.
The bus company, Rural Transit Mindanao, did not issue any statement, but its units had been involved in many deadly accidents in recent years. Police were investigating the accident.
Mayor Beng Climaco also rushed to the hospital to see the condition of the injured passengers.
Just last month, one of its buses figured in a road accident in Marilog in the outskirts of Davao City and left more than 2 dozen passengers injured. (Mindanao Examiner)
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