Truck hits bus; 1 dead, 6 hurt

TUGUEGARAO CITY, Philippines – A woman died and six others were injured when their bus was hit by a truck along the highway in Carranglan, Nueva Ecija at dawn on Tuesday. ?

Senior Inspector Adriano Gabriel, Carranglan police chief, said the fatality has yet to be identified.

Joan Esteves, Eric Ruiz, Romy Sabado, Yolanda Bungihan, Dellin Roman and Mia Rodriquez, all passengers of the Cagayan-bound GV Florida bus (BVT-884), were injured.

 Initial investigation showed the truck, which was loaded with animal feed and bound for Tarlac, was speeding when the accident occurred.

The drivers of the two vehicles identified as Michael Angelo Santos and Michael Gapac were arrested.