58 hurt as bus rams tree in Misamis Oriental

JASAAN, Misamis Oriental – At least 58 people were hurt when a passenger bus slammed into a Gmelina tree in Barangay (village) Jampason here on Sunday afternoon.

The bus, driven by Roger Macabinlang, was on its way to Cagayan de Oro City from Balingoan town when one of its tires exploded, causing it to swerve and hit the tree.

Police Officer 3 Henry Gavia, the traffic investigator, said the victims were brought to the Northern Mindanao Medical Center for treatment. – Bobby Lagsa, Inquirer Mindanao