14 hurt as bus topples on its side in Cebu

CEBU CITY, Philippines – At least 14 passengers including two infants were hurt after the bus they were riding fell on its side along the national highway in Barangay Madridejos in Alegria town, 112 km south of Cebu City, at about 11:35 p.m. on Sunday.

PO3 Ronyl Allera of the Alegria police said the Ceres bus with plate number CEH541 was on its way to Barangay Bato, Samboan town, when it swerved and hit an avocado tree before falling on its side.

Driver Casiano Mari Jr. told police that he was trying to avoid a person who was crossing the highway when the accident happened.

The bus passengers, including a nine-month-old and a five-month-old infant, were brought to Reinhardt Wertgen Memorial Hospital in Alegria for treatment.

Mari is now detained at the Alegria Police Station pending filing of charges of reckless imprudence resulting in multiple injuries.