Pinoy dies of suffocation in Italy tourist bus fire By Marie Surbano 07/24/2010

Pinoy dies of suffocation in Italy tourist bus fire

By Marie Surbano 07/24/2010 A Filipino died of suffocation when a tourist bus with 63 other Filipinos on board caught fire between the towns of Varazze and Celle Ligure in Italy last July 18, a consulate report said. The Philippine Consulate-General in Milan identified the victim as Procopio de la Cruz, a permanent resident in Italy. Initial investigation showed the accident was caused by an electric short circuit. Another Filipina, Billy Jane Sabio, was airlifted to a hospital in Genova due to her injuries. The Consulate General said her condition has already stabilized.... MORE Source:  The Daily Tribune URL: http://www.tribuneonline.org/headlines/20100724hed6.html

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