Six people were killed while one was injured when a truck rammed into seven houses by the roadside in Barangay Caglanipao Sur, Tinambacan district in Calbayog City, Province of Samar.

The six victims, ages 67 years old, 64, 59, 35, 19, and one person of minor age, were pronounced dead on arrival at the hospital.

The condition of a 27-year-old injured person has been monitored at the hospital. The incident happened at past noontime on July 2, 2024.

The truck driver referred to as alias “Chico,” 40 years old, is a resident of Caloocan City.

Based on investigation made by the police in Calbayog City, the truck was from Naval, Biliran and was headed for Allen, Northern Samar. When the truck reached the area, it slammed into the houses.

According to “Chico,” he lost control of the vehicle when the brakes malfunctioned.

Damages were estimated to have reached around P700,000.

The driver was taken to the Calbayog City Police Station for the filing of appropriate charges against him.

(via Kevin Pilapil, Albert Aballe/GMA Regional TV Balitang Bisdak)