AT least three people were killed while 10 others were injured after a six-wheeler truck bound to Surigao del Sur fell down a deep ravine while traversing the national highway in Salay, Misamis Oriental, Wednesday night, December 19.
Police identified two of the fatalities as Adelyn Libarios and Saro Nasiep. A third fatality was unidentified.
The 10 injured passengers were brought to a nearby hospital.
Initial investigation disclosed that the truck driven by Elmer Correos came from Cagayan de Oro City loaded with 13 passengers and vegetables when it accidentally fell down a ravine upon reaching the accident-prone area.
Police said according to the driver, the truck's steering wheel suddenly malfunctioned that he could no longer maneuver it.
Northern Mindanao police spokesperson Superintendent Surki Serenas said the driver will face reckless imprudence resulting to multiple homicide and serious physical injury.