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Toddler survives SCTEX tragedy
A 2-year-old boy, the sole survivor of a multiple-vehicle collision on SCTEX, has been transferred to the Tarlac Provincial Hospital.
The accident, involving a speeding Solid North Transit bus, occurred at the Tarlac City Toll Plaza on Labor Day and resulted in 10 fatalities and 37 injured.
Among the deceased were Philippine Coast Guard Seawoman 1 Dain Janica Alinas and her husband, who were traveling with their son to Baguio.
The child, who was secured in his car seat, was found alive amidst the wreckage and had been calling for his mother.
The Philippine Coast Guard community has expressed grief and pledged P250,000 to support the surviving child.
In response to the tragedy, Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon directed the LTFRB to suspend Solid North Transit, Inc.
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