FOURTEEN people were killed and several others were hurt when an ill-fated truck fell into a ravine in T'boli in South Cotabato.
A report from the local police said an Isuzu Forward truck with license plate WNN 207 fell into the ravine in Barangay Lamsalome at around 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, September 17.
The 14 people died on the spot while several others who were hurt were rushed to the hospital for treatment, the police report said.
Declared dead on arrival at the Upper Valley Community Hospital were Hershey Pasquin, 6, Trusha Apus, 10, Regine Divine Ayupan, 6, Wilyn Jade Babon, and another boy who was yet to be identified.
Fourteen people were injured and also brought to the Upper Valley Community Hospital. They were identified as Hailey Pasquin, 1 year old, Hernanie Pasquin, 34, Pretty Gabio, 9, Dave Ayupan, 12, Ian Decolongon, 28, Shane Gabio, 27, Analyn Pendatun, 30, Rodel Rabara, 41, Argie Gaylar, 34, Princess Gabio, 8, while another four injured were brought to South Cotabato Provincial Hospital.