2 killed in Bulacan road mishap

CAMP OLIVAS, Pampanga, Philippines — Two people were killed after they were run over by a truck in San Miguel, Bulacan on Friday night.

John Michael Ignacio and Jocelyn Medrano were traveling along the highway in Barangay Salacot when their motorcycle skidded.

The victims fell and were hit by the truck before they could stand up, according to Brig. Gen. Ponce Rogelio Peñones Jr., Central Luzon police director.

Probers said the truck was registered under the name of the Siddiqui Subic International Trading.

Truck driver Mario Montaño was taken to the police station for questioning. He will be charged with two counts of homicide and damage to property, police said.

Meanwhile, in South Cotabato, two motorists were also killed while six others including three minors were injured in a collision involving a motorcycle and two cars in Tantangan town on Thursday.

Joerhen Jade Losario and Rhiam Jade Palomo were traveling in Barangay Magon when their motorcycle crashed into a Suzuki Swift and burst into flames.

Probers said the Suzuki hit another car after colliding with the motorcycle.

The drivers of the cars and their passengers including minors were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment of injuries.