10 hurt in jeepney plunge in Cagayan


TUGUEGARAO CITY, Cagayan – Ten individuals were injured in a jeepney crash in Barangay Manga, Peñablanca, Cagayan on Saturday, September 7.

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Police said the driver lost control of the vehicle while negotiating an uphill portion of the road and plunged into a deep ravine.

Ten passengers, who were among 20 individuals, including the driver, onboard, were injured and taken to a hospital.

The victims were on their way to Barangay Manga to watch a basketball game when they figured in the accident.

Police said the oldest victim was 65 and the youngest was eight.