Two minors died while 40 other persons were injured when the bus they were riding fell into a ravine in Barangay Alaminos, Madalag, Aklan late Wednesday afternoon last week.
Police identified the fatalities as John Rey Nemis, 11, and Gerald Nadua, a high school student, both of Madalag.
Bus driver Joephil Iquin, 34, of Barangay Bagto, Lezo, Aklan, surrendered to the authorities after the incident. He said he lost control of the bus after its brakes malfunctioned.
The 40 injured victims, most of them students, were immediately brought to the nearby Madalag Health Center for treatment.
Investigation showed that Nemis and Nadua were at the rooftop of the bus when the accident happened. They jumped from the bus, but they died when the vehicle fell on them.
Police authorities are set to file not only reckless driving charges but also overloading of passengers against the driver. (PNA) /MP
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