Nine people were killed and 15 others injured after a mini dump truck plunged into a ravine in Lebak town, Sultan Kudarat, on Wednesday evening.

Police said the truck, carrying 24 passengers, was navigating a downhill curve when its brakes failed, and crashing into roadside debris before falling into a 20-foot ravine, according to Xinhua.

Eight victims were declared dead on arrival at a local hospital, while another died later. The injured are receiving treatment.