Septuagenarian dies hours after rescuing child running down highway in Ilocos Sur


A 70-year-old woman died hours after rescuing a five-year-old boy from being rammed by a multicab in Barangay Poblacion Norte, Santa Maria, Ilocos Sur on Sunday, September 1.

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Police identified the victim as Susana Antolin Abarra.

Investigation said Abarra had just finished attending Mass at 5 a.m. when the boy who also attended the Mass suddenly ran towards the national highway. 

The victim ran and pushed the boy and was hit by the approaching multicab driven by a 19-year-man from Santa Cruz, Ilocos Sur.

Abarra was taken to a hospital in Narvacan, Ilocos Sur where she died at around 7 p.m. due to serious injuries.

The boy and the driver of the multicab were unharmed.

The driver faces appropriate charges.

Netizens paid tribute to Abarra for her sacrifice.