Kenyan National Among 17 Victims in Philippines Bus Accident

In a devastating incident on Tuesday afternoon, a passenger bus plunged down a mountain in the central Philippines, claiming the lives of seventeen people, including a Kenyan national.

The tragic accident occurred on a treacherous stretch known locally as the “killer curve” in Hamtic municipality, Antique province.

Governor Rhodora Cadiao expressed concern about the dangerous nature of the road, labeling it a “killer curve” and calling for its abandonment after this being the second such incident involving a Ceres bus company vehicle.

The provincial disaster agency head, Roderick Train, cited the 30-meter deep heavily forested ravine as a contributing factor to the severity of the accident.

Four Kenyan nationals were among the passengers, with seven individuals, including one Kenyan, in critical condition.

The crash site, described as “accident-prone,” witnessed a mechanical failure according to witnesses, leading to the loss of control by the driver and a potential brake failure.

Governor Cadiao visited survivors in the hospital, promising government assistance for medical and funeral expenses.

The search and rescue operation concluded, with authorities now focusing on retrieving the bus from the challenging terrain.

Deadly road accidents remain a common occurrence in the Philippines, often attributed to rule violations, poorly maintained vehicles, and overloading.

As the affected region mourns, there are renewed calls for improved road safety measures to prevent further tragedies on perilous mountain routes.