SHARIFF AGUAK, Maguindanao: Six persons died and seven others were critically injured when the driver of a cargo truck loaded with soda products lost control of the vehicle and rammed motorists in Makilala, North Cotabato before dawn on Saturday. Elias Colonia, Makilala town police chief, said the fatal accident happened at about 5 a.m. along the descending highway in Barangay Malasila. He identified the truck driver as Julius Cadaba of Midsayap, North Cotabato. The 10-wheeler cargo truck (PTM-750), loaded with Pepsi Cola products, came from Davao City and was heading towards Cotabato City when its brake system malfunctioned. At least 10 vehicular accidents that killed 10 motorists have been recorded in the same area during the last three months.

Source: Manila Times April 22, 2017 16:41 UTC