4 Dead, 23 Injured After Bus Plunges into Ravine in Philippines on Boxing Day

MANILA, Dec 27: Four passengers were killed and at least 23 others injured when a passenger bus plunged into a ravine along a highway in Camarines Sur province on Luzon Island in the Philippines on Friday morning, authorities said.

The bus, carrying 27 people including the driver and an alternate driver, was traveling south from Metro Manila when it veered off the road in the municipality of Del Gallego, according to local police.

Police noted that trees in the ravine helped slow the bus’s fall, potentially preventing a higher casualty toll. Rescue teams quickly arrived at the scene to evacuate the injured and provide medical assistance.

Authorities have launched a full investigation to determine the cause of the accident. Police are also examining whether road conditions or mechanical failure contributed to the tragedy.

This incident marks one of the deadliest road accidents in the region in recent weeks, highlighting ongoing concerns about road safety in the Philippines.