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6 killed, 19 others hurt in Benguet road accident


At least six people were killed while 19 were wounded after figuring in a freak road accident in Buguias town in Benguet province Thursday afternoon. Radio dwIZ reported Friday that the victims were going home after a family reunion in a neighboring town when their pickup fell into a ravine after being hit by a rock. The fatalities were initially identified as Floro Wayan, Noel Salyo, Lorenza Tayog and Lolit Puacan who died on the spot; and Lito Tuatan and Joan Mallones, who were declared dead on arrival at the Lutheran Hospital in Buguias town.


On the other hand, most of the 19 others were discharged shortly after being rushed to a nearby hospital. Initial investigation showed the victims were riding a pickup going home to Kapangan town and were crossing a village in Buguias town when a rolling rock from the hillside hit the pickup, causing it to go out of control. The pickup went out of control and fell into a ravine. Four of the passengers were killed on the spot, while two died before doctors at a hospital could treat their injuries. — LBG/RSJ, GMANews.TV
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