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33 hurt as jeepney rolls over edge of cliff in Davao de Oro

/ 06:42 PM July 05, 2023

33 hurt as jeepney rolls over edge of cliff in Davao de Oro

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DAVAO CITY — At least 33 people were injured when a passenger jeepney rolled over on the edge of a roadside cliff in Maco town, Davao de Oro on Tuesday, police on Wednesday said.

The accident happened as the red jeepney (plate number LWL-736), driven by Renario Apat and owned by Laude Rosita, was travelling to Apex Mining Complex in Masara village with 32 passengers onboard at around 6:40 a.m., Major Catherine Dela Rey, Davao regional police spokesperson said.

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While descending a curve, the vehicle veered off the road and tumbled several times over on the grassy portion of the cliff, slightly injuring all those onboard, Dela Rey added.

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Most of the passengers are employees of the mining firm.

Emergency teams from the mining company brought the injured to Mawab Community Hospital for treatment.

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