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Bus accident kills at least 24 in Nueva Ecija

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Twenty-four persons died when a passenger bus fell off a cliff on a highway in Barangay Capintalan, Carranglan, Nueva Ecija.

The mishap took place at about 11:30 am on Tuesday.

Carranglan Mayor Mary Abad said, “the area is prone to accident kasi maraming bangin doon na dinaraanan.”

She is now proceeding to the site of the tragedy.

The 45-seater ordinary bus, LeoMaric Transit, was bound for Abra from Isabela and Nueva Vizcaya.

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The driver was reportedly speeding and loss of brake is being initially cited as the cause of the accident.

Some reports also say, the bus was overloaded and about 60 passengers were supposedly on board.

The bus fell off a ravine that was at least 80-feet high.

The vehicle split in half as a result of the mishap. 

Several of the injured victims were brought to a hospital in Bangbang, Nueva Vizcaya.

Rescue operations are still ongoing at this time. 

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