Truck plunges into cliff in central Philippines, killing 14-Xinhua

Truck plunges into cliff in central Philippines, killing 14

Source: Xinhua

Editor: huaxia

2024-02-21 16:57:30

MANILA, Feb. 21 (Xinhua) -- At least 14 people were killed and three others critically injured after a truck fell into a cliff in Negros Oriental province in central Philippines on Wednesday.

Police said the truck was traveling along a highway when the driver lost control of the vehicle in Mabinay town, causing it to overturn and roll into a ravine at around 1:30 p.m. local time.

The upside-down truck pinned the passengers under the vehicle.

Police and rescuers were on site to determine the cause of the fatal accident.