April 27, 2015

2 dead, 12 hurt in South Cotabato road mishap


South Cotabato is located in the Mindanao region, the southernmost part of the Philippines. Google Maps

MANILA, Philippines — Two members of a family were killed while 12 others were injured as two vans collided with each other in South Cotabato Monday afternoon.

Quoting local police, reports said Pedro Herman, 58; and Jimmy Herman, were instantly killed during the accident.

Five other family members were brought to General Santos City Hospital while the seven victims were rushed to a private hospital in Polomolok.

Initial investigation showed that the van, driven by Rocky Diama, 36, was speeding along the road coming from Koronadal to General Santos around 3 p.m. when the van of the victims overtook, hitting Diama's van.

Authorities have taken Diama into custody while still probing the incident. He faces charges for reckless imprudence resulting in homicide.


Source: philstar.com - Nation

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