BAGUIO CITY — Five students escaped death after the car they were on board rammed a riprap wall on Friday.
The accident happened at Camp 8, Kennon Road, Baguio City. The authorities did not release the identities of the victims.
Based on police reports, the driver lost control of the steering wheel of the car. The vehicle crossed into the opposite lane and struck a riprap wall before swerving back and hitting a road gutter, which caused the car to overturn.
All occupants were immediately transported to a nearby hospital for medical treatment.
The collision also caused debris and rocks from the damaged road gutter to fall onto the roof of a residence located below the highway level.
Police investigators have subjected the driver and the passengers to alcohol breath tests to determine if intoxication played a role in the crash. Authorities have yet to release an official estimate of the total cost of damages to the vehicle, the residential property, and the public infrastructure.