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Ten dead, dozens injured, after bus accident in the Philippines

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Bus driver said he had fallen asleep at the wheel, police say.

Accident happened on busy highway in northern Philippines on Thursday .

Buses often ferry workers between Manila and surrounding provinces.

Drug use among bus drivers has also made headlines in recent weeks - though it is unclear if it was a factor in Thursday 's accident.

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