A heartbreaking tragedy unfolded on the Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX) when a multiple-vehicle crash claimed the lives of ten people, including four children. Among the victims was a young boy, only two years old, who lost both parents in the horrifying accident.
On Thursday evening, a relative of the toddler finally reached the Tarlac Provincial Hospital. The family remains shaken, struggling to process the sudden loss. The boy and his parents had been traveling to Baguio for a much-anticipated vacation—a trip that ended in unimaginable sorrow.
Medical tests on the little boy showed no serious injuries. Still, doctors recommended moving him to a hospital closer to his family as he continues to cry out for his mother’s comforting presence.
In response, Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon took swift action. He ordered the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board to suspend Solid North Transit, Inc., the bus company involved in the crash. The order came as officials seek to prevent further tragedies on the roads.
This devastating incident serves as a painful reminder of life’s fragility. The community now rallies around the boy, hoping to give him the love and support he so desperately needs. What led to this deadly collision remains under investigation, but the heartache is raw and real.
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