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Five people lost their lives and nine others were injured when a tourist van plunged into a 50-meter ravine in Sadanga, Mountain Province. The tragic accident occurred as the group was en route to visit the renowned tattoo artist Whang-od in Kalinga.

The incident took place at Sitio Ampawilen in Barangay Poblacion around 10 p.m. on April 4. Among the deceased were the van driver and several passengers, while the injured were rushed to Bontoc General Hospital. Authorities are investigating the cause of the accident.

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