Major Road Accident in Aklan Leaves 17 Injured After Truck-Van Collision
A serious traffic incident occurred in the municipality of Nabas, Aklan, resulting in injuries to seventeen individuals. The accident involved a collision between a passenger van and an elf truck that was heavily loaded with boxes of fish.
Details of the Collision
The crash took place at the boundary between Barangay Habana and Barangay Gibon along the national highway. According to the Nabas Municipal Police Station, the elf truck was transporting approximately eighty boxes of fish, specifically isdang aloy, from Tibiao, Antique, with its intended destination being Metro Manila.
Initial police investigations indicate that the passenger van was traversing the roadway when the truck entered its lane. The truck reportedly experienced brake failure and an engine stall while navigating a downhill section of the road, leading directly to the collision.
Impact and Injuries
The force of the impact was severe, causing significant damage to the front ends of both vehicles. Among the injured were the driver of the elf truck and his assistant, as well as the driver of the van and fourteen passengers.
The van driver sustained particularly serious injuries, becoming trapped in his seat and suffering a fracture to his left leg. Several passengers also received severe wounds and were immediately rushed to the hospital for emergency medical treatment.
In the aftermath of the accident, boxes of fish were scattered across the roadway, adding to the chaotic scene. Authorities are continuing their investigation into the precise circumstances surrounding this unfortunate event.
