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Two teenagers killed in motorcycle crash with parked tanker in Surigao
A motorcycle collided with a stationary fuel tanker on a national highway in Surigao City early Wednesday, claiming the lives of two 17-year-old passengers. A third teenager sustained injuries in the incident.
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The accident occurred in Barangay Luna along the national highway in Surigao City during the early morning hours. According to Lt. Col. Mariano Lukban, chief of the Surigao Component City Police Station, the motorcycle struck the parked fuel tanker with fatal consequences for two teenage riders.
The two victims, both 17 years old, were pronounced dead at the scene. A third teenager traveling with them sustained injuries from the impact and was transported for medical treatment.
Police are investigating the circumstances that led to the collision. Initial reports indicate the motorcycle struck the stationary tanker, though authorities continue to gather details about the exact cause of the accident.
The incident highlights ongoing road safety concerns in the region, particularly involving motorcycle accidents on national highways. Authorities have not yet released additional details regarding the identities of those involved or the precise cause of the collision.