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A Solid North bus, operated by Dagupan
Bus Co., reportedly hit four other vehicles that left at least 12 people dead
and over 27 injured.
A Solid North bus, operated by Dagupan Bus Co., reportedly hit four other vehicles that left at least 12 people dead and over 27 injured.
"In compliance with the directive of
DOTr, Pangasinan Solid North Transit, Inc. (PSNTI) has stopped its whole
operations," the bus unit said in a statement.
"In compliance with the directive of DOTr, Pangasinan Solid North Transit, Inc. (PSNTI) has stopped its whole operations," the bus unit said in a statement.
"For its patrons, unless otherwise
provided, all trips of PSNTI are temporarily suspended. Effectively, all
affected advance bookings may request for their respective cancellations," it
added.
"For its patrons, unless otherwise provided, all trips of PSNTI are temporarily suspended. Effectively, all affected advance bookings may request for their respective cancellations," it added.
The bus company stressed it understands
the gravity of suspension, saying it will be "responsible and accountable for
it".
The bus company stressed it understands the gravity of suspension, saying it will be "responsible and accountable for it".
It also said it is sympathizing with the
victims and those affected by the tragedy.
It also said it is sympathizing with the victims and those affected by the tragedy.
Transport Secretary Vince Dizon announced
Friday all Pangasinan Solid North units are suspended for 30 days, an increased
number from initial 15 suspended units.
Transport Secretary Vince Dizon announced Friday all Pangasinan Solid North units are suspended for 30 days, an increased number from initial 15 suspended units.
"Buong fleet na ng Pangasinan Solid North
ay suspended. Hindi lang rutang papuntang Pangasinan kung saan nangyari ang
aksidente, kundi yung buong fleet na ng Pangasinan Solid North ay suspended as
of now. 30 days suspension," he said.
"Buong fleet na ng Pangasinan Solid North ay suspended. Hindi lang rutang papuntang Pangasinan kung saan nangyari ang aksidente, kundi yung buong fleet na ng Pangasinan Solid North ay suspended as of now. 30 days suspension," he said.
Criminal charges will also be slapped
against Solid North and the bus driver involved, he added.
Criminal charges will also be slapped against Solid North and the bus driver involved, he added.
The driver may face charges of reckless
imprudence resulting in multiple homicides, multiple physical injuries, and
multiple damage to property.
The driver may face charges of reckless imprudence resulting in multiple homicides, multiple physical injuries, and multiple damage to property.
This after Dizon met with over 20 bus
companies to discuss ways to improve the security and safety of passengers. A
Solid North representative was present in the meeting.
This after Dizon met with over 20 bus companies to discuss ways to improve the security and safety of passengers. A Solid North representative was present in the meeting.
Solid North, in its statement, said "[it
has] always strived in continuously providing the best for our passengers."
Solid North, in its statement, said "[it has] always strived in continuously providing the best for our passengers."
"However, some uncontrollable factors get
even the best of us that lead to this isolated case," it said.
"However, some uncontrollable factors get even the best of us that lead to this isolated case," it said.
-- PASSENGERS SHOCKED --
Some regular passengers of the bus line
expressed their dismay at the sudden halt in operations.
Some regular passengers of the bus line expressed their dismay at the sudden halt in operations.
"Nashock ako kasi, nasanay ako sa Solid
North … Madalas ako bumyahe, twice a week," said Shane Andrea Hunatas, a regular
passenger.
"Nashock ako kasi, nasanay ako sa Solid North … Madalas ako bumyahe, twice a week," said Shane Andrea Hunatas, a regular passenger.
Other commuters, such as Mario Gallego
from Pampanga, have opted to shift to other bus lines.
Other commuters, such as Mario Gallego from Pampanga, have opted to shift to other bus lines.
Meanwhile, in Antipolo, family and
friends attended the wake of some of the victims.
Meanwhile, in Antipolo, family and friends attended the wake of some of the victims.
Ricky Duran, who lost his wife and two
children in the incident, shared the last conversation he had with his wife.
Ricky Duran, who lost his wife and two children in the incident, shared the last conversation he had with his wife.
"Sabi niya, 'wag ka na mahal sumunod,
natatakot ako… gusto ko ligtas ka.' Yun pala, sila ang mawawala," he said
tearfully.
"Sabi niya, 'wag ka na mahal sumunod, natatakot ako… gusto ko ligtas ka.' Yun pala, sila ang mawawala," he said tearfully.
Another grieving mother, Nellie Murillo,
lost two children and a grandchild in the accident.
Another grieving mother, Nellie Murillo, lost two children and a grandchild in the accident.
"Wala na kasi kaming anak. Umaasa kami na
balang araw magkikita kaming muli," she said.
"Wala na kasi kaming anak. Umaasa kami na balang araw magkikita kaming muli," she said.
Pastor James Ferry described the victims
as dedicated members who were always present at their church events.
Pastor James Ferry described the victims as dedicated members who were always present at their church events.
According to the church, the victims will
be laid to rest on Friday.
According to the church, the victims will be laid to rest on Friday.