Ten killed as bus hits cars at Philippines toll booth

The bus driver, who was among the injured, was taken into custody and initially told investigators that he dozed off shortly before the crash, police told reporters.

The bus crashed into a van, which was lined up with three other vehicles at the toll booth.

Eight of the dead, including children, were in the van, which was pinned between the wayward bus from behind and another car in front, police said.

A couple died in a car in the collisions that happened about midday in the scorching summer heat, police said, adding that many of the injured were bus passengers.

Vehicular accidents are common in the Philippines because of poor enforcement of safety and traffic regulations, faulty vehicles and reckless driving.