A bizarre accident disrupted traffic for nearly two hours on Saturday, December 7, 2024, when a funeral hearse carrying a coffin collided with a truck in Sitio Balatik, Barangay Casay, Dalaguete, Cebu.
The incident occurred just past noon as the hearse was en route to Barangay Poblacion for a church service before the burial. Initial police investigations revealed that the hearse driver lost control of the vehicle, resulting in a head-on collision with a truck.
No injuries were reported. However, the coffin had to be transferred to another vehicle, causing a scene that startled onlookers. The accident added an eerie twist to the already grim event, with many questioning road safety protocols in the area.
The incident caused a significant traffic jam, highlighting the challenges of ensuring safe passage even for funeral processions. Local authorities are continuing their investigation into the incident.
The unsettling nature of a coffin being part of the crash scene left residents and passersby shaken, underscoring the unpredictability of road accidents.
