2 killed, 3 hurt as Philippine army truck rams into shoppers

2 killed, 3 hurt as Philippine army truck rams into shoppers

Police said a man suddenly boarded the parked vehicle and drove it towards a crowd.

The incident took place outside a market in Davao City in southern Philippines. (AFP pic)
MANILA:
Two people were killed and three others injured after a man took control of a parked military truck and rammed into shoppers outside a market in Davao City in the southern Philippines today, police said, reported Xinhua.

Police said the truck driver parked the vehicle on the street with its engine running, when the man suddenly boarded the truck and drove it towards the crowded area.

A man and a woman were killed at the scene, police said, adding that a car and two motorcycles were damaged in the incident.

The suspect has been held in police custody.

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