Baguio Circumferential Road Crash Injures 3 Passengers

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Three people were injured after a private van carrying 14 passengers crashed into a concrete barrier along the Balacbac Circumferential Road here on Sunday afternoon, July 19, during heavy rains, police said. The accident occurred at around 4:30 p.m., according to the Baguio City Police Office (BCPO). The white Kia van, bound for Nueva Ecija, was carrying eight adults and six minors who had attended activities at the Baguio Cathedral. The driver and two passengers sustained minor injuries in the crash. The identities of the van’s occupants had not been released as of presstime.

The driver of the van was identified as a 35-year-old man from Nueva Ecija. He has been a professional driver for over five years and has a clean driving record. However, eyewitnesses reported that the driver was driving recklessly before the accident, taking sharp turns and speeding.

The accident occurred during heavy rains, which may have contributed to the loss of control. The Balacbac Circumferential Road is a major thoroughfare in Baguio City, and the accident caused a significant backlog of traffic.

The injured passengers were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. According to reports, they are expected to make a full recovery.

The Baguio City Police Office is investigating the accident and has launched a probe into the cause of the crash. The police have also started an investigation into the reckless driving of the van's driver.

The accident has raised concerns about road safety in Baguio City, particularly during heavy rains. The city's authorities have promised to conduct an inquiry into the incident and to take steps to prevent such accidents in the future.

A police spokesperson said,

“We are investigating the cause of the crash and have launched a probe into reckless driving.”

The accident has left many in the community shaken. The city's residents are expressing concern about the safety of roads during heavy rains.

In recent years, there have been several accidents on the Balacbac Circumferential Road, highlighting the need for improved road safety measures.

The local authorities have promised to conduct a thorough investigation into the incident and to take steps to prevent such accidents in the future.

The incident has also highlighted the need for public awareness campaigns about road safety, particularly during heavy rains.

The city's residents are calling for improved road infrastructure and better emergency response services.

The Baguio City Police Office has launched a probe into the accident and is gathering evidence from witnesses and the scene of the crash.

The investigation is ongoing, and the police are urging anyone with information about the accident to come forward.

The city's residents are coming to terms with the incident and are expressing their solidarity with the injured passengers and their families.

The incident has left many in the community shaken, particularly the parents of the six minors who were on board the van.

The city's authorities have promised to provide support to the families affected by the accident.

The incident has also raised concerns about the safety of school activities during heavy rains.

The city's schools have been advised to take precautions to ensure the safety of their students during heavy rains.

The incident has left many in the community wondering about the safety of roads during heavy rains.

A traffic expert said,

“The accident highlights the importance of road safety measures during heavy rains.”