Bus Plunges into Ravine in Philippines, Killing at Least 16

The accident occurred on a notorious 'killer curve', highlighting the country's ongoing issues with road safety.

A passenger bus in the Philippines lost control and plunged into a ravine, killing at least 16 people and injuring 12 others.
The bus was negotiating a downhill curve known as the 'killer curve' in the central province of Antique when its brakes failed.
Among the dead was a baby, who remained unidentified, and the driver of the bus.
Dozens of rescuers, including police, army troops and provincial emergency responders, worked to release the victims from the wreckage.
Deadly road accidents are common in the Philippines due to weak enforcement of traffic laws and dangerous road conditions.