Friday, June 24, 2022

2 dead as jeep plunges into ravine in Benguet

LA TRINIDAD, Benguet -- Two students died while another was injured after the jeepney carrying them fell into a 10-meter ravine here in Lower Tomay Wednesday, June 8.
    Killed were Rolly Quintino, 24 and Cedric Wasit, 25.
    Their injured companion was Alzimer Anton Menes. 
    Police investigation showed the victims, residents of Barangay Palew in Tublay town, came from central business area of La Trinidad and were heading home when the accident happened.
    Police said Wasit, who was driving, lost control of the vehicle and rammed a riprap wall when they reached Lower Tomay, causing it to plunge into the ravine.
    The victims were taken to Benguet General Hospital where Quintino and Wasit were declared dead on arrival, while Menes was recuperating.

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