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Philippine Toll Gate Crash Leaves 10 Dead, 37 Injured

Driver fatigue cited as probable cause in Labour Day collision; bus driver faces potential homicide charges.

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Overview

  • A bus crashed into vehicles at a toll gate near Tarlac City on May 1, killing 10 people and injuring 37 others.
  • The collision triggered a chain reaction after the bus struck a sports utility vehicle, authorities confirmed.
  • The bus driver admitted to falling asleep at the wheel, with investigators identifying fatigue as the likely cause.
  • Four minors were among those killed, and investigators are awaiting victim identification at a local hospital.
  • Both the driver and conductor are in custody, with the driver potentially facing reckless imprudence homicide charges.