4 killed as river sweeps quarry truck in Zamboanga del Norte

ZAMBOANGA CITY – Four sand quarry workers were killed and two others are missing after the truck they were riding was swept by a strong river current in the southern Philippine province of Zamboanga del Norte, police said.

Senior Police Officer 2 Reczim Daquipil, one of those who were dispatched to search for the workers, said the incident occurred on Monday afternoon in Dapitan River. He said four of the victims were recovered in Dapitan City following a massive search.