At least seven people were injured after the van they were riding fell into a ravine in Gitagum, Misamis Oriental.

Police said the van was heading to Iligan City and overtook another vehicle. It then hit the rear portion of an approaching truck and flipped over until it fell into the ravine.

“Naigo niya ang rear portion mao to nga ni-flip over siya, didto siya napaingon sa pangpang,” Misamis Oriental Police Provincial Office Spokesperson, Captain Geraldine Botanas, said.

The seven people on board the van, including the driver, were rushed to the hospital for treatment. They are reportedly safe, as of this writing.

The passengers and the driver of the van have reportedly reached an agreement.

Police reminded the public anew to follow traffic rules to avoid accidents.

“Always gyud unta mo-follow sa traffic laws and rules sa atong dalan atong i-obey atong speed limit and atong traffic signal and signs,” Botanas said.