2 die in Benguet vehicular mishap

BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — Two persons died while three others were injured when a Toyota Tamaraw FX fell into a ravine in Buguias, Benguet on Sunday.

Marceline Calimodag, 51, and Tyler Bitayan, 58, died while being rushed to a nearby hospital, according to a report received by the Cordillera regional police.

Taken to the same hospital for treatment of injuries were Tony, 61; Helen, 53, and Maricel, 25, all surnamed Calimodag.

Driver Frany Calimodag, 31, and passenger Doming Mangeg, 60, were not injured in the accident that occurred at around 8:30 p.m. in Barangay Amgaleyguey.

Reports said the vehicle was going up a road in Sitio Guiwe when the driver lost control of the wheel, causing the vehicle to fall into the ravine.