World

1 dead, 34 injured in road accident in central Philippines

Jun 15, 2024

Manila [Philippines], June 15: A female bus passenger died and 34 others were injured, 11 critically, in a road accident in Negros Occidental province in the central Philippines, a local official said Saturday.
Maria Laarni Pornan, chief of the Bacolod City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office, said the accident occurred at around 5:40 p.m. local time on Friday after the government bus, carrying 36 people, including the driver, lost control while negotiating a descending road.
She added that the bus fell on its side, resulting in the death of a 40-year-old female teacher.
Pornan said the bus was transporting public school teachers and a student back to Bacolod City from a team-building activity in San Carlos City when the accident happened.
Source: Xinhua

More news

11th Global Kokan Festival 2025 Receives Overwhelming Response, Driving Investment and Cultural Renaissance in Konkan Region

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 8: The 11th edition of the *Global Kokan Festival 2025*, currently underway at *Nesco Ground, Goregaon (Mumbai) from 6th to 9th March* has witnessed an enthusiastic response from investors, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and cultural enthusiasts. Over the past few days, the festival has emerged as a key platform to promote Konkan as a thriving hub for business, tourism, agriculture, fisheries, and cultural heritage, unlocking new opportunities for economic growth and employment in the region.

Mar 08, 2025