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LTFRB suspends bus operations following Ilocos Norte highway collision
A passenger bus has been ordered off the road after overturning in a collision with a pickup truck in Ilocos Norte, injuring 20 passengers. The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board imposed an immediate suspension of the vehicle's operations following the October 24 accident.
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The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has suspended a passenger bus following a serious traffic accident in Bangui, Ilocos Norte on October 24. The bus overturned after colliding with a pickup truck, leaving 20 passengers with injuries sustained in the impact.
The regional LTFRB office issued a preventive suspension order effective immediately on the date of the incident. The suspension action reflects the regulatory board's response to safety concerns arising from the accident.
Details regarding the cause of the collision and the extent of passenger injuries remained under investigation. The suspension order underscores ongoing efforts by transport authorities to enforce safety standards among operators plying provincial routes in the Ilocos region.
The incident adds to concerns about road safety on major provincial highways, where collisions involving passenger vehicles continue to pose risks to traveling public. The LTFRB's suspension reflects the agency's mandate to regulate public transport safety and protect passengers from potential hazards.