2 die as jeep falls off cliff

SULTAN KUDARAT, Philippines — Two persons died while 11 others were injured when a jeep fell into a ravine in Kalamansig town in this province yesterday.

Jamil Guiampaca, 20, and Naif Etto, 7, died at the scene following the accident that occurred in Barangay Paril.

Reports said the jeep developed engine trouble as the vehicle was traveling along a downhill road in Sitio Babancao.

Police said the driver lost control of the wheel.

The injured passengers were taken to a hospital for treatment.

The jeep, which came from Cotabato City, was headed to a beach resort in Kalamansig when it figured in the accident.