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.