2 die, 6 hurt in Batangas road mishap

CAMP VICENTE LIM, Laguna, Philippines — Two persons died while six others were injured when a trailer truck rearended a jeepney in Nasugbu, Batangas, on Saturday morning.

Alex and Nelly, both surnamed Rivera, were declared dead on arrival at the Apacible Memorial District Hospital, where they were rushed along with six others for treatment of injuries.

Traffic investigators said the truck driven by Virgilio Espinosa was traveling in Barangay Aga when it hit the jeepney driven by Mickie Bersaba at around 9:30 a.m.