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Passenger killed after tricycle overturns on Batangas road
A 67-year-old man died Wednesday when the tricycle he was riding struck a road barrier and overturned in Nasugbu, Batangas. The accident occurred on a downhill stretch in Barangay Bulihan during midday hours.
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LUCENA CITY – A passenger was fatally injured when a tricycle veered off course and overturned in Nasugbu, Batangas, on Wednesday afternoon. The incident took place at approximately 12:30 p.m. along a downhill section of road in Barangay Bulihan, according to local authorities.
The 62-year-old tricycle was traveling downhill when it struck a roadside barrier and flipped onto its left side, ejecting occupants from the vehicle. The 67-year-old passenger sustained fatal injuries in the crash.
Investigations into the exact cause of the accident are ongoing. Local officials are examining whether road conditions, vehicle maintenance, or driver error contributed to the mishap. The tricycle operator was also reported to have been involved in the incident.
The fatality adds to concerns over public transportation safety in the region, particularly on roads with challenging terrain and steep grades. Authorities have not ruled out mechanical failure or loss of vehicle control as potential factors in the collision.