Speeding ‘kuliglig’ flips in Isabela; one dead, 13 hurt

By Liezle Basa Inigo

CABAGAN, Isabela -- A woman died while 13 others were hurt when a tractor-drawn-trailer or ‘kuliglig’ turned turtle here in Barangay Balasig around 2:30 p.m. on July 6.
    The Police Regional Office 2 identified the victim as Rosalyn Agabin who was declared dead on arrival in the hospital.
    Those injured were Erwin Datul, 42, Marcelo Agabin, 57, Bernardo Laggui, 46, Marita Lggui, 67, Cris Mae Mercado,6, Solitaria Gannaban, 51, Rodolfo Agabin, 63, Waldimar Baui, 59, Flordeliza Baui, 51, Rowena Gammad, Leon Patrick Gammad, 11, Ethan Dale Gammad, 4, Monsing Datul, 26, all residents of Brgy. San Bernardo, Cabagan, Isabela.
    Cabagan investigators said that kuliglig was north-bound and on its way to Centro, Cabagan.
    Because of its high speed, the driver lost control of the steering handle.
    “Lahat po sila ay tumilapon at naipit nang bumaliktad ang nasabing kuliglig,” a resident who witnessed the incident told the police.
    The minors were the first to be rescued by the residents while waiting for the rescue team of the government.
    All were rushed to the nearest hospital where Rosalyn Agabin was pronounced dead on arrival.
    The relatives of the passengers said the driver did not realize the risk of driving the kuliglig at high speed.
    “Maaring naisip nya na kaya niya ang mabilis takbo ng kuliglig pero di naman niya nakayang ikontrol ng medyo tumagilid at saka bumaliktad,” another resident said.