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A passenger jeepney plying Dao-Cuartero-Roxas City and vice versa with 15 passengers onboard fell onto a deep ravine along a highway in Brgy. Mianay, Ivisan, Capiz Friday.

The violent fall inflicted serious injuries to 10 passengers and minor injuries to five others who were taken to a hospital in Roxas City for immediate treatment.

Mario Ebagat, 50, of Barangay Balucuan, Dao, Capiz , driver of the ill-fated passenger jeepney, was among those injured.

Meanwhile, the slightly injured passengers were declared outpatient by the hospital authorities after they were given proper medication from minor injuries.

The passenger jeepney was on its way to Roxas City when the incident happened.

The vehicle’s owner has assured victims to shoulder the hospitalization cost of injured passengers. (PNA)