TACLOBAN CITY — A patient transport vehicle (PTV) or ambulance recently awarded to Catarman, Northern Samar figured in an accident in Lope de Vega just a day after it was turned over by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in Ormoc City.
The ambulance, driven by a 41-year-old Catarman resident and carrying one passenger, overturned on the morning of August 19 in Barangay Getigo after the driver lost control while negotiating a curve.
Police said a carabao suddenly crossed the highway amid thick fog, causing the mishap which occurred around 5 am.
Both the driver and passenger sustained only minor injuries.
Mayor Dianne Rosales expressed sadness over the incident but assured her constituents that the LGU remains committed to improving health services.
She also thanked the Lope de Vega PNP, Mayor Bobby Slaudario, and private individuals for their immediate assistance.
The unit was among 22 transport vehicles distributed in Northern Samar through the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO).
(JOEY A. GABIETA)
