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Two killed, one injured in separate Quezon road accidents
A pedestrian and motorcyclist were killed while another pedestrian sustained injuries in separate traffic incidents across Quezon province on Friday. The accidents underscore ongoing road safety concerns in the region.
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LUCENA CITY — Two people died and one was injured in separate road accidents that occurred in Quezon province on Friday, police said.
In Tagkawayan town, two pedestrians were struck by a Bicol-bound truck while walking along Quirino Highway in Barangay Sta. Cecilia at 9:50 a.m., according to the Quezon police. One of the pedestrians was killed in the incident, while the other sustained injuries.
A motorcyclist also died in a separate road mishap in the province on the same day, police reports indicated. The circumstances surrounding the motorcyclist's death were not immediately detailed.
Investigations into both accidents are ongoing as authorities work to determine the exact causes of the incidents. The provincial police have urged motorists to exercise caution and observe speed limits on major highways.