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Death toll rises to 7 in Zamboanga del Sur highway crash
A van that allegedly lost its brakes careened off a highway in Dumalinao, Zamboanga del Sur on Tuesday, killing seven people and injuring 13 others. The fatality count increased from initial reports as authorities continued their assessment.
LSN Philippines ·
PAGADIAN CITY – The confirmed death toll from a highway accident in Dumalinao, Zamboanga del Sur has climbed to seven, with 13 additional people sustaining injuries, according to the local government unit. The collision occurred on Tuesday around noon when a van traveling at high speed allegedly experienced brake failure on the roadway. Early reports from Tuesday afternoon had indicated six fatalities, but the figure was revised upward as rescue and medical personnel continued their response efforts. The circumstances surrounding the vehicle's mechanical failure remain under investigation by authorities. The injured are receiving treatment at medical facilities in the area as local officials coordinate relief and assistance efforts for affected families.