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Child killed, mother injured in Sultan Kudarat vehicle rollback accident
A five-year-old girl died and her mother sustained injuries after a vehicle lost traction on an uphill road and rolled backward in Sultan Kudarat province on Saturday. The incident occurred in Bagumbayan town, with authorities investigating the circumstances of the accident.
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A young child was killed and her mother injured in a vehicle accident in Bagumbayan, Sultan Kudarat on Saturday afternoon, police reported. The incident took place around 4:30 p.m. in Purok Sambag when a vehicle failed to climb an uphill section of road and rolled backward, striking the victims.
The Bagumbayan Municipal Police Station responded to the scene and launched an investigation into the accident. The five-year-old girl was pronounced dead at the scene, while her mother was treated for injuries sustained in the collision.
The exact cause of the vehicle's failure to ascend the incline remains under investigation. Police did not immediately provide details on whether mechanical failure or driver error contributed to the accident. The incident highlights ongoing road safety concerns in the mountainous regions of Sultan Kudarat.
Authorities urged drivers to exercise caution on uphill sections of provincial roads, particularly during adverse conditions. The investigation is continuing, with police gathering additional information from witnesses and vehicle operators involved in the incident.