‘Bus that fell into ravine not roadworthy’

CARRANGLAN, Nueva Ecija: Initial police reports showed that the Leomarick minibus that fell down a 100-foot ravine in Capintalan, Carranglan, Nueva Ecija Tuesday morning was not roadworthy, but the La Union-based company insisted on dispatching it.

The vehicle’s official sitting capacity was only 45, but the ill-fated mini-bus reportedly listed at least 77 passengers. Some passengers were cramped inside, others stood gripping their baggage, and male passengers sat on top of the bus.