Three people died, and three others were injured after a passenger bus collided with a tricycle in Barangay Nappaccu Pequeno, Reina Mercedes, Isabela.
The tricycle, driven by Marvin Aquino, was carrying passengers Felina Naca, Carol Cadiz, Josie Viernes, Felicidad Sales, and a minor, all residents of Luna, Isabela.
According to PCapt. Jefferson Dalayap, Deputy Chief of Police of Reina Mercedes Police Station, the bus and tricycle were traveling along the national highway toward Cauayan City.
The tricycle was in the outer lane, while the bus, driven by Julius Camua of Gonzaga, Cagayan, occupied the fast lane.
The collision occurred as the tricycle attempted a U-turn, leading to its impact with the oncoming bus.
Due to poor visibility in the area and the bus’s speed, the driver failed to notice the turning tricycle in time to stop.
The crash resulted in severe injuries to Naca, Cadiz, and Viernes, leading to their immediate deaths, while the tricycle driver and two other passengers suffered serious injuries.
The bus driver and its passengers were unharmed in the incident.
The bus driver is now in custody at Reina Mercedes Police Station and faces charges of Reckless Imprudence Resulting in Multiple Homicide, Multiple Physical Injury, and Damage to Properties.