Truck carrying an SUV in Misamis Oriental plunges off a cliff — 2 dead

Truck carrying an SUV in Misamis Oriental plunges off a cliff — 2 dead

📌 On the evening of Tuesday, November 10, in Misamis Oriental province, Mindanao, an elf truck carrying a broken-down SUV rolled backward on an uphill curve and fell off a cliff, killing the driver and his helper and injuring 2 others.

■ What happened
· The truck was carrying a Mitsubishi Pajero from the town of Claveria to Cagayan de Oro City to have it repaired.
· According to the police's initial investigation, the driver tried to shift to a lower gear on an uphill curve, the engine suffered a mechanical problem, and the truck rolled backward toward the cliff.
· The driver and his helper tried to jump out but were pinned under the overturned truck, and they were already dead when they arrived at the hospital. Two people riding in the cargo bed were injured when they jumped out.

■ Investigation and current status
· Police are investigating the exact cause of the accident. The barangay and road name at the site of the accident were not reported.

■ Notice for residents and travelers
· On uphill curves of mountain roads, do not follow closely behind trucks. It is safer not to ride in trucks that carry people in the cargo bed.

■ Source
Daily Tribune (11/11)

■ Photo
· File photo · a hand visible under a white cloth — Daily Tribune