Sedan Crash Flips Multicab in Naga City, Cebu, Injuring 16 People

A violent traffic accident in Barangay Tuyan, Naga City, Cebu, left 16 individuals injured on Monday morning, March 9, 2026. The incident occurred around 9 a.m. when a sedan suddenly veered off course and collided with a parked passenger multicab, causing the larger vehicle to flip over and trap several bystanders.

Details of the Collision

The multicab, driven by Ranulfo Torres, was stationary and loading passengers for its Naga–Basak route when it was struck by a sedan with plate number NIH 7173. The impact was so forceful that the multicab overturned, pinning five people who were waiting for a ride to Cebu City. First responders rushed to the scene to rescue the victims, with many taken to nearby hospitals. Those in critical condition required transfer to larger medical facilities for specialized care.

Driver's Account and Police Response

The sedan driver, 42-year-old Willjun Calago of Barangay Apas, Cebu City, is currently under hospital arrest. He told police investigators that his steering wheel locked while he was attempting to overtake another vehicle. "I tried to overtake, sir, but I couldn't recover the steering wheel because it locked," Calago said in Cebuano. "I couldn't bring it back to my side. It was really my fault because I just went straight and couldn't control it anymore." While Calago denied speeding or falling asleep, police officials noted that the severe damage to both vehicles suggests the sedan was traveling at a high speed.

List of the Injured

Police have identified the victims, which include passengers from both vehicles and bystanders:

Children: Kiffer Alvarez (2), Natte John Gabriel Calago (5), Kryle Alvarez (6), Krostoff Alvarez (11), and Athena Faye Avila (16).
Adults: Phoebe Manliquez (30), Reynaldo Abaquita (36), Jomar Cabalquinto (48), Danilo Bacus (61), Josephine Calago (65), William Calago (66), and Zaldy Secretaria (67).
Others: Eddie Niño Alabi (23) and Mary Lariosa Antonino.

Ongoing Investigation and Safety Warnings

Police Lieutenant Colonel Dexter Calacar, chief of the Naga City Police Station, confirmed that an investigation is underway. Calago faces charges of reckless imprudence resulting in multiple physical injuries and property damage. Authorities are urging all drivers on the National Highway to exercise extreme caution and avoid speeding to prevent similar tragedies in the future.