At least 20 people were reported injured after a Manila-bound bus from Ormoc (Leyte) fell into a 30-foot ravine in Quezon province early on Monday.
PO2 Frederick Elardo of the Pagbilao town police said the incident occurred along a curved road in Pagbilao at about 7:30 a.m.
"Isang Eagle Star Bus from Ormoc to Manila, ito nawalan ng preno at nahulog sa ravine more or less 30 feet deep (An Eagle Star bus bound from Ormoc to Manila fell into a 30-foot ravine after its brakes failed)," Elardo said in an interview on dzBB radio.
He said there were no fatalities and that the injuries of the passengers were relatively minor, mostly abrasions and bruises.
He said all the injured passengers have been rescued and brought to the hospital.
However, Elardo said they are still looking for the bus driver, initially identified as Santiole Pepito.
"Maaring tumakas pero sabi ng kasamahang driver napunta sa hospital (It is possible he fled, but his colleagues said he may have been among those rushed to the hospital)," he said.
Elardo said the road may have been slippery in the area at the time of the accident as it was
PO2 Frederick Elardo of the Pagbilao town police said the incident occurred along a curved road in Pagbilao at about 7:30 a.m.
"Isang Eagle Star Bus from Ormoc to Manila, ito nawalan ng preno at nahulog sa ravine more or less 30 feet deep (An Eagle Star bus bound from Ormoc to Manila fell into a 30-foot ravine after its brakes failed)," Elardo said in an interview on dzBB radio.
He said there were no fatalities and that the injuries of the passengers were relatively minor, mostly abrasions and bruises.
He said all the injured passengers have been rescued and brought to the hospital.
However, Elardo said they are still looking for the bus driver, initially identified as Santiole Pepito.
"Maaring tumakas pero sabi ng kasamahang driver napunta sa hospital (It is possible he fled, but his colleagues said he may have been among those rushed to the hospital)," he said.
Elardo said the road may have been slippery in the area at the time of the accident as it was
raining at the time. – VVP, GMANews.TV
source : http://www.gmanews.tv/story/211892/police-20-people-hurt-in-bus-accident-in-quezon-province
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