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1 killed, 14 hurt in Agusan road mishap

- Ben Serrano - The Philippine Star
September 2, 2012 | 12:00am

BUTUAN CITY, Philippines – The driver of a Philtranco bus was killed while 14 passengers were injured when the bus crashed into a tree in Barangay Sta. Irene in Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur last Friday.

A police report identified the driver as Danilo Hadlocon, 42, and a resident of Silago, Southern Leyte. 

Investigation showed that the Philtranco bus with plate number EVK-165 from Davao City was cruising the Maharlika Highway when it swerved and bumped into a tree. 

Police said the bus driver have fallen asleep while driving. 

The injured passengers were brought to the D.O. Plaza Memorial Hospital.

AGUSAN

BARANGAY STA

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DANILO HADLOCON

DAVAO CITY

MAHARLIKA HIGHWAY

PHILTRANCO

PLAZA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

PROSPERIDAD

SILAGO

SOUTHERN LEYTE
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