Porter killed after truck falls off ravine in Negros Oriental

A porter died after being crushed by a truck that fell into a ravine in Mabinay, Negros Oriental.

According to a 24 Oras report on Thursday, the porter was riding a truck to Bais City when its driver lost control of the brakes while descending a steep mountain road.

The out of control vehicle fell on its right side before sliding down a ravine.

The driver survived the crash, but the porter was declared dead on arrival at a hospital.

Authorities are still conducting an investigation into the incident. —Jiselle Anne Casucian/RF, GMA Integrated News