21 hurt as bus plunges into canal

Jun Elias - The Philippine Star

November 1, 2013 | 12:00am

SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union, Philippines â€“ Twenty-one passengers were injured after their bus fell off a canal along the Naguilian-Baguio Road in Naguilian, La Union on Wednesday.

Bus driver Ferdinand Lozano Jr., 46, reportedly lost control of the wheel while negotiating a curve in the area. He surrendered to the authorities after the incident.

The injured passengers were brought to the Naguilian District Hospital for treatment.

Police said the bus operator promised to settle the victimsâ€™ claims.

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21 hurt as bus plunges into canal

ALONG

BUS

FERDINAND LOZANO JR.

INJURED

LA UNION

NAGUILIAN

NAGUILIAN DISTRICT HOSPITAL

NAGUILIAN-BAGUIO ROAD

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