From the Philippine News Agency (Jan 6): 3 troopers killed, 22 others hurt in Sulu road mishap
Three soldiers were killed while 22 others were hurt after the truck they were riding lost its brakes and crashed in Talipao, Sulu Friday morning.
Western Mindanao Command (WMC) spokesperson Major Filemon Tan said the incident took place at 5:30 a.m. at Barangay Kamuntayan, Talipao.
He added the fatalities and injured are members of the 21st Infantry Battalion.
The military Isuzu truck was traversing the Danag-Bilaan Road when its brakes suddenly malfunctioned, causing the vehicle to lost control and skid before crashing hard.
Three of the troopers aboard were killed on the spot while 22 others were injured.
"The said truck came from the headquarters going to the operational area," Tan said.
The injured personnel were brought to Kuta Heneral Teodulfo Bautista Hospital for medical attention.
Eighteen of them were airlifted via Lockheed C-130 "Hercules" cargo aircraft to Zamboanga City for further medical attention while two others were brought to a private hospital in the city.
Also airlifted to Zamboanga City were the remains of the three fatalities which will be transported to Manila Friday.
http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=1&sid=&nid=1&rid=953173
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