Five killed in motorcycle crash

Five killed in motorcycle crash

CEBU, Philippines (AFP): Three men and two women, riding
aboard a specially-modified motorcycle, were killed when they
crashed into a bus in the southern province of Agusan, a police
report issued here yesterday said.

The motorcycle, which had an extended seat to accommodate more
passengers, swerved to avoid a pothole and stayed into the wrong
lane where it collided with the bus on Saturday, the report said.

Such modified motorcycles are common in the rural Philippines
where they are a major means of transportation for the many who
cannot afford cars.

Among the dead were the 27-year old motorcycle driver, and his
four-month pregnant 31-year old fiancee who were due to be
married tomorrow as well as three friends who had hitched a ride
on the motorcycle.