4 dead in North Cotabato road mishap

A 10-wheeler truck lies on its side after crashing into three motorcycles in Makilala, North Cotabato yesterday.

NORTH COTABATO, Philippines — A 10-wheeler truck rammed three motorcycles in Makilala, North Cotabato yesterday morning, leaving four people dead.

The fatalities are the motorcycle riders, who have yet to be identified.

Initial investigation showed the truck was on its way to Davao City when the driver lost control of the wheel while driving down the road in Barangay Patulangon as the brake malfunctioned.

Melvin Fortajada, chairman of Barangay Patulangon, said they would ask the owner of the truck to provide assistance to the families of the victims.

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