Bus crash kills eight in Philippines

Philippine police on June 10 said an overloaded jeepney fell into a ravine in San Mariano, Isabela province, killing eight passengers on board and injuring 30 others.
Bus crash kills eight in Philippines ảnh 1The aftermath of the accident in Balagan village, San Mariano, Isabela (Source: the Bureau of Fire Protection-San Mariano)

Hanoi (VNA) – Philippine police on June 10 said an overloaded jeepney fell into a ravine in San Mariano, Isabela province, killing eight passengers on board and injuring 30 others.

The bus was reportedly plunged into a ravine of some 10 to 12 feet high at around 6 p.m on June 9 (Philippine local time).

Initial investigation showed that the vehicle, which has a maximum capacity of 15 people, had carried about 40 passengers. The diver was among people killed in the accident.-VNA
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