2 killed, 2 hurt in Mandaue accident

CEBU, Philippines - Two persons died while two others were seriously injured after their vehicle smashed into a center island billboard before running into a tree along UN Avenue near the Marcelo Fernan Bridge in Barangay Umapad, Mandaue City, yesterday afternoon.

Emerencia Babao, 37, and a man identified only as a certain “Rolly” were killed on the spot while their two other companions Michael Ibarzabal, 30, and Agapito Amores, 56, are now in the hospital after suffering serious injuries in the accident.

The Mandaue City traffic police said the four just came from Lapu-Lapu City and were test driving a black Mitsubishi Pajero with plate number CMY-388.

They were reportedly drinking before they went on their test drive.

Upon reaching UN Avenue in Umapad, the Pajero, which was being driven by Babao, smashed into the center island billboard and still went on to about 100 meters where it finally stopped after hitting a tree.

Babao was allegedly killed in the initial collision due to head injuries while Rolly died after being thrown out of the vehicle.

The accident held up traffic in the area for some time. — /BRP(THE FREEMAN)