At least 17 people died in an accident involving a passenger van and truck in Antipas, Cotabato afternoon on March 25, 2024, according to the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP).
Authorities said the van caught fire after it was allegedly hit by a 10-wheeler truck loaded with sand.
The van was bound for Kidapawan City while the truck was heading to the town proper when the incident happened.
According to some witnesses, the truck was traveling downhill when the driver allegedly lost control of the vehicle and it was as this point when it crashed into the passenger van.
Because of the impact of the collision, the bus fell on its side and the van caught fire, burning to death several passengers.
