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ALBERTO C CABER (INF) PA October
26, 2012
Chief, DPAO 0917-7210-049
Kuta Sang-an – At least five soldiers were seriously injured when their KM-450 troop
carrier went wayward in Brgy Malo-ong San Jose, Lamitan, Basilan while heading
for the Headquarters of the 104th Infantry Brigade in Brgy.
Tabiawan, Isabela City Friday noon time.
The said soldiers were about to show up for the Brigade’s anniversary.
However, the truck initially went into a transmission failure locking its gears
and sending it to turn full circle causing the soldiers inside to fell to the
road pavement.
Injured soldiers were rushed to the Torres Hospital in Lamitan City and
one further to the Camp Navarro General Hospital at Headquarters Western
Mindanao Command in Zamboanga City for further examination.
The soldiers suffered head and spine injuries while the truck incurred a
slight dent and some rifle accessories were damaged.
Approved for release:
MGEN RICARDO RAINIER G CRUZ III AFP
(Commander)
