A 13-year-old boy who drove a tricycle died after his vehicle collided with a bus in Barangay Talobatib, Labo, Camarines Norte on May 1, 2024.

According to police reports, the bus was traversing the highway towards Jose Panganiban, but upon reaching Barangay Labo, the tricycle entered its lane, causing the collision.

The boy and his passenger suffered injuries and were brought to the hospital immediately. The passenger survived but the boy succumbed to his injuries.

No one in the bus was injured.

PLTCOL Augusto Manila, Officer in Charge of the Labo Municipal Police Station (MPS), emphasized the importance of parental guidance, particularly in ensuring that minors do not take the wheel. 

“Pinapa-alalahanan po natin ang mga magulang, lalong lalo na [kapag] minor ang mga anak nila, ay talagang dapat hindi pa pwedeng mag-drive… sana nakikita yan ng mga magulang,” Manila said.