25 dead in Antique bus accident
CEBU, Philippines – Twenty-five people reportedly died in a bus accident that happened in Hamtic town in Antique province on Tuesday, December 5.
According to officials, more than 50 passengers were onboard bus No. 6289 from Iloilo City to Culasi town in Antique when the vehicle’s brake system allegedly malfunctioned at around 4:30 pm, causing the bus to fall into a ravine.
At around 9 pm, Tuesday, the provincial government of Antique confirmed that 3 out of 13 passengers were declared dead after being brought to the Angel Salazar Memorial General Hospital in San Jose de Buenavista, Antique.
“For the families, it’s not right for me to say ‘don’t worry’. But we’d like to assure you that whatever hospitalization, medicines, and what they need we will take care of that. Di kamo magkabalaka (Do not worry),” Antique Governor Rhodora Cadiao said in a statement.
The provincial government also vowed to extend funeral assistance to the bereaved families.
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