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.