Ten dead, dozens injured in Philippines bus crash
Summary
Ten people died and over 30 were hurt in a road accident in northern Philippines after a bus crashed into multiple vehicles at a toll gate. According to local law enforcement, the bus driver who is now in police custody claimed he fell asleep while driving.Key Facts
- Ten people lost their lives and more than 30 people were injured in a road accident in northern Philippines.
- The bus that caused the accident rammed into several vehicles at a toll gate on a main highway.
- The bus driver, now detained by the police, said he dozed off at the wheel.
- The Department of Transportation has suspended Solid North Bus, the company the bus belonged to.
- The accident involved three sports utility vehicles and a truck, in addition to the bus.
- The driver may face charges related to causing multiple deaths through careless driving.
- The bus conductor is also under detention.
- Other serious bus accidents have previously occurred in the Philippines.
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