2 motorcycle riders injured in Luna, Apayao crash

Luna, Apayao - Two men from Pudtol, Apayao were rushed to Far North Luzon General Hospital and Training Center (FNLGHTC) after a vehicular accident today, Oct. 20 in Barangay Quirino.

The incident happened around 3:47pm, just in front of the Rural Bank of Angeles - Luna Branch.

According to a witness, a Honda XRM 125 ridden by two male individuals was over speeding and attempted to overtake a white Mitsubishi Delica Van, but lost control when they hit its bumper, causing them to collide with a maron pickup truck traversing the opposite lane.

The driver of the pickup, Joseph Abugan, 29, from Santa Marcela told GURU Press Cordillera that he and his pregnant wife were driving home when the incident happened.

"Naggapu kami didiay DepEd ta adda ilak-lakad mi kenni misis ko, kalpasan na napan kami Philhealth, agawid kamin, naka-in innayad kami ta masikog ni baket ko, 8months. Mapan kami kuma payla ag-grocery, ngem bigla nga adda naipasiruk nga motor iti lugan, imbag ta Haan nadangran ni baket ko," he recounted.

He further said he tried to avoid the motorcycle, but the incident happened so fast. He likewise mentioned that his wife was shocked with the incident.

Meantime, the two male occupants of the XRM 125 sustained injuries and were ferried by police and fire officers to the FNLGHTC. One of them is said to be a barangay chairman in Pudtol.

The police are currently investigating the case.

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