A man was killed after the six-wheeler container van he was driving plummeted into a creek in Barangay Basak, Magpet, Cotabato.

Authorities said the driver died on the spot. He was trapped inside the vehicle.

Meanwhile, his helper was also injured and was brought to the hospital for treatment.

Police said the truck was supposed to transport bananas to the market in Barangay Basak from Barangay Temporan when the driver reportedly lost control of the vehicle after its brakes allegedly malfunctioned.

“According sa pahinante, nawalan po sila ng brake then nawalan sila ng control, then nahulog sa creek,” Magpet Municipal Police Station Chief, Major Abdulsalam Mamalinta Jr, said.

The owner of the truck reportedly vowed to extend assistance to the family of the driver.

Authorities reminded all drivers anew to be careful when driving to prevent accidents.

“Reminder na lang din sa mga driver na dumadaan sa may Brgy. Basak, kailangan po natin ng konting ingat kasi medyo matarik o malalalim yung mga creek,” Mamalinta added.