The incident raises questions about safety regulations in the Philippine bus industry.
Deadly Bus Crash in the Philippines Claims Ten Lives
Deadly Bus Crash in the Philippines Claims Ten Lives
Tragic accident during Labor Day travel leaves dozens injured as driver allegedly falls asleep.
The Philippines faced a tragic incident as a collision involving a bus at a toll gate on a major highway left ten people dead and over thirty injured. Authorities reported that the bus driver claimed to have fallen asleep while driving, leading to the bus crashing into multiple vehicles. Among those lost were four children, amplifying the sorrow of this devastating accident.
This calamity took place on the Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway, a frequently traveled route for workers commuting from Manila to nearby provinces, and it coincided with Labor Day travel, heightening the impact on families. Following the crash, the Department of Transportation suspended operations of Solid North Bus, the company that operated the vehicle involved.
Police are considering charges of “reckless imprudence resulting in multiple homicides” against the bus driver, who remains in police custody along with the bus conductor. The Philippine Red Cross has stepped in to assist those injured, providing food and aid to victims in hospitals post-crash.
Bus accidents, unfortunately, are recurrent in the Philippines, prompting ongoing concerns about driver safety and drug use. Recently, the drug testing of 84 drivers from various public vehicle companies revealed concerning results. Transport Secretary Vince Dizon plans to meet with executives from nearly thirty bus companies to address these alarming trends and improve safety protocols.
This incident follows another tragic accident earlier this year, where 17 bus passengers died when the vehicle’s brakes failed. The governor of the region, local authorities, and the Philippine Red Cross continue to monitor recovery efforts and provide support to families affected by this heartbreaking event.
This calamity took place on the Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway, a frequently traveled route for workers commuting from Manila to nearby provinces, and it coincided with Labor Day travel, heightening the impact on families. Following the crash, the Department of Transportation suspended operations of Solid North Bus, the company that operated the vehicle involved.
Police are considering charges of “reckless imprudence resulting in multiple homicides” against the bus driver, who remains in police custody along with the bus conductor. The Philippine Red Cross has stepped in to assist those injured, providing food and aid to victims in hospitals post-crash.
Bus accidents, unfortunately, are recurrent in the Philippines, prompting ongoing concerns about driver safety and drug use. Recently, the drug testing of 84 drivers from various public vehicle companies revealed concerning results. Transport Secretary Vince Dizon plans to meet with executives from nearly thirty bus companies to address these alarming trends and improve safety protocols.
This incident follows another tragic accident earlier this year, where 17 bus passengers died when the vehicle’s brakes failed. The governor of the region, local authorities, and the Philippine Red Cross continue to monitor recovery efforts and provide support to families affected by this heartbreaking event.
