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Father and infant killed as dump truck overturns on motorcycle in Quezon City
A 42-year-old man and his 11-month-old child were fatally crushed when a dump truck tipped over their motorcycle in Quezon City on Tuesday morning. The incident occurred along Congressional Avenue as the heavy vehicle lost control while traveling toward Luzon Avenue.
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A father and his infant son died in a tragic road accident in Quezon City on Tuesday, October 27, when a dump truck overturned onto their motorcycle, according to the Quezon City Police District.
The 42-year-old driver was traveling along Congressional Avenue with his 11-month-old child when the dump truck, moving in the direction of Luzon Avenue, tipped over and struck their two-wheeler. Both occupants of the motorcycle were pronounced dead at the scene.
Initial police investigations indicated the dump truck lost control while navigating the busy thoroughfare, resulting in the fatal collision. The exact circumstances that caused the truck to overturn remain under investigation by authorities.
The incident has renewed concerns about road safety and heavy vehicle operations in the metropolis. Police have not yet released additional details regarding the dump truck operator or whether charges will be filed.