1 dies, 5 hurt ?in road mishap
MANILA, Philippines — A worker of an internet provider died and five others were injured after they were hit by a dump truck in Mandaluyong City before dawn on Tuesday.
Police said the truck driven by Raul Petervo was traversing the eastbound lane of Ortigas Avenue in Barangay Wack-Wack when the accident happened at around 2 a.m.
Brig. Gen. Nolasco Bathan, director of the Eastern Police District, said Petervo lost control of the vehicle due to the slippery road.
The truck hit the victims who were installing a fiber optic cable along the road.
Jayzel Arada, 28, died while undergoing treatment at The Medical City in Pasig City.
His co-workers Joseph Bronola, 27; Julius Miranda, 30; Jonard Bronola, 24; Rolly Balberan, 27, and Rene Deus Reyes, 26, were injured.
The truck driver fled after the accident.
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