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Two dead, one hurt as van falls off SCTEX bridge

Jonas Reyes··1 MIN READ

Two dead, one hurt as van falls off SCTEX bridge
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Subic Bay Freeport — Two people died while another was injured after a delivery van fell off a bridge at the Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX) in the town of Dinalupihan on 12 April 2025.

According to the Dinalupihan Police, the delivery van and a wing van truck were about to exit the expressway when the latter attempted to overtake the delivery van.

Instead of overtaking successfully, the wing van struck the left rear end of the delivery van.

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Due to the impact, the driver of the delivery van lost control, causing the vehicle to fall off the bridge at Barangay Sto. Niño in the said town.

The driver and one passenger of the delivery van were declared dead on arrival after being rushed to the nearest medical facility, while another passenger is still receiving medical attention.

Authorities have arrested the driver of the wing van truck, who will be charged with reckless imprudence resulting in homicide, physical injury, and damage to property.