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Tragic Truck Accident in Philippines Claims 15 Lives

A truck carrying villagers to a livestock market in the central Philippines plunged into a ravine, resulting in 15 fatalities and two survivors.

  • Fifteen people were killed when a truck fell into a ravine in the central Philippines, with only one passenger and the driver surviving.
  • The accident occurred on Wednesday as the vehicle was en route to a livestock market on Negros Island.
  • Heavy rains in the past two days may have contributed to the slippery road conditions, complicating the vehicle's journey.
  • The driver reported brake failure as a possible cause for losing control before the truck veered off the road.
  • Road accidents are frequent in the Philippines, often due to poor vehicle maintenance, overloaded conditions, and inadequate road safety measures.
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