BACOLOD CITY - Two persons were killed in a multiple vehicular accident in Barangay Gargato, Hinigaran, Negros Occidental on Sunday.
Police identified the victims as Argie Capero, 33, of Barangay Baga-as, and Carla Magbanua, 43, of Barangay 2.
Capt. Ryan Villasario, Hinigaran town police chief, said a truck loaded with construction materials was on its way to the town for a delivery, when it encountered mechanical trouble.
Vilasario said the truck driver, Sanito Juno Jr. of Silay City, allegedly lost control over the vehicle when the brakes malfunctioned.
Villasario said the truck then hit and dragged an L300 it was trailing, causing the latter vehicle to hit a pick-up truck parked at the roadside.
Compounding the accident, the L300 then rammed into a Racal ridden by the two victims, the police chief added.
Both victims were declared dead on arrival at a hospital.
Villasario revealed that parties involved in the mishap had already agreed to have a settlement.