
Pasuquin, Ilocos Norte – ONE died while others sustain serious multiple injuries after a head-on collision occurred between a Mitsubishi Strada with plate number AID 8201, traveling North and a GMW Florida passenger bus with plate number NDP 8413, traveling South, in Brgy. Dilavo, Pasuquin, Ilocos Norte on January 16, 2025 causing significant damage to both vehicles.
According to initial reports from Pasuquin Municipal Police Station, initial reports, the Mitsubishi Strada was overtaking another vehicle in a solid yellow line, an area designated as a no-overtaking zone, and was directly at the path of the incoming passenger bus, which was traveling in the right lane.
This resulted in the tragical death of the driver of the Mitsubishi who died upon impact while the passenger bus fell into a shallow ravine, causing injuries to the bus driver, conductor, and several passengers.
Emergency responders, including rescue teams, ambulances, personnel from the Philippine National Police (PNP), and LTO Regional Law Enforcement Services provided emergency medical assistance.
Alll injured were immediately attended and transported to the nearest health care facility for medical care, while the accident site was secured for investigation