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13 killed in Sarangani road accident


At least 13 people were reported killed in a road accident involving a van and a truck in Sarangani province Thursday. Six of the 13 were killed instantly after the L300-type van driven by Eulogio Rivera hit the truck, radio dzBB reported early Friday. Police have taken Rivera into custody as they investigate the cause of the accident. A separate report on Radyo Mo Nationwide (RMN) said the fatalities included pastors of a religious group and members of their families. The RMN report identified some of the fatalities as Pastor Gilbert Constantino, his wife Alice and child Nikke; Pastor Rodolfo Acejo and his wife; Pastor Ricky Magallanes and wife Gigi; Pastor Real Ilugsong and wife Annie; Pastor Arnod Cabredo and wife Liza; and one Gen Martinez and child Arvie. Four people were also injured in the accident, the RMN report said.

An initial investigation showed the victims were riding the van that collided with a trailer truck in Panamin village in Malungon town in Sarangani. The RMN report said the pastors belonged to Victory Chapel in General Santos City. The victims were reportedly on their way to a Christmas party when the driver of their van failed to see the early warning devices of the truck. — LBG, GMA News
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