Number of fatalities in truck crash in Davao City rises to 6

The number of people who died when a truck crashed into a barangay gymnasium in Davao City over the weekend has climbed to 6, up from the four reported initially.

Police said the truck, which came from Bukidnon, reportedly lost its brakes and its tire exploded, causing it to crash into the gymnasium of Barangay Marilog Proper, where a seminar was being held morning on Saturday, April 11, 2026.

“’Yung truck na galing ng Bukidnon, nawalan po siya (truck) ng brake, mga 200 meters, pumutok po yong gulong tapos dumiretso po siya sa barangay hall ng Marilog sa may gym kasi curve po yon eh,” Marilog Police Station Commander, Major Raymundo Bacera Jr., said.

The impact damaged a portion of the gymnasium, a waiting shed, and several parked motorcycles. The truck also spilled its cargo of biscuits.

Among those who died were a barangay tanod, who was attending the seminar, his wife, and the truck driver and his two companions. Six others were injured, including a 71-year-old man who was inside the gym during the crash. He was rushed to a hospital but died later.

Another barangay tanod said they were listening to a lecture when part of the gym collapsed suddenly, prompting them to run for safety.

“Naminaw rapud mi sa lecture katong mitakilid na mao to dagan nami didto sa kilid kung wa ko kadagan patay pud ko,” a barangay tanod, Amben Paterno, said.

Authorities said the operator may face charges.

“Pina-process po namin yong investigation kung ano ang nararapat na kaso na ibibigay natin sa operator po, yun din ang (pananagutan) niya, kasi marami din kasing damage eh, 18 motor at property damage pa ng barangay yon po ang sasagutin niya,” Bacera added.

Police reminded motorists to check their vehicles regularly.

“Sa mga driver, laging i-check yong mga basic na kailangan para i-check yong sasakyan - brakes, fluids, gulong... kasi hindi natin alam ang insidente. Maiiwasan naman natin yan sa pamamagitan ng pagche-check ng ating mga sasakyan,” Bacera said. —Jandi Esteban, GMA Regional TV News