11 hurt in Bohol bus crash

CEBU, Philippines - At least 11 people were reported injured after a bus crashed into a portion of a bridge in Dagohoy town in Bohol province early morning yesterday.

The Dagohoy Police said the accident occurred at about 6 a.m. in Barangay Malitbog, according to a report from GMA News stringer Leo Udtohan.

An initial police investigation showed the Southern Star Bus (No. 12085), driven by Roberto Saga, hit the approach of the Malitbog Bridge.

At least 10 of the passengers, along with the driver, were injured and rushed to hospitals in Carmen, San Miguel and Dagohoy towns.

Police were verifying claims by passengers that the bus was speeding as it headed for Tagbilaran City from Talibon town.  (FREEMAN)