2 bata, sugatan pagkatapos na mabangga ang isang trailer truck sa poste
- Two children were injured after a trailer truck struck an electrical post in Sucat, Parañaque City
- In a GMA News report, it stated that the incident, aside from causing injuries, also caused a widespread power interruption
- The truck was apparently loaded with a cargo of potatoes and had come from a local pier with the intention of delivering its cargo to a storage facility
- In a statement to the media, the truck’s driver and his assistant narrated how the vehicle’s braking system failed entirely
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A traffic incident occurred on the West Service Road in Sucat, Parañaque City, resulting in injuries and a widespread power disruption.
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Last Friday, February 28, just before 7:00 PM, a trailer truck experienced an alleged brake failure, leading to a collision with utility poles.
The truck, carrying a cargo of potatoes, had departed from a local pier and was en route to a cold storage facility.
According to statements from the truck’s driver and assistant, the vehicle’s braking system malfunctioned as it traveled along the service road, causing the truck to accelerate rapidly.
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“Exhaust brake ginamit ko na, trailer brake, ayaw. Talagang lumusong na, tumulin na. Hindi na makontrol. Wala na akong ibang paraan. Kaysa naman bungguin ko ‘yung dalawang kotse, binungo ko na lang dito sa poste,” the truck’s driver, William Tanao, said.
The incident resulted in injuries to two children who were present at the location of the collision.
The truck driver, William Tanao, stated that he attempted to engage both the exhaust and trailer brakes, but the vehicle remained uncontrollable.
Faced with the risk of colliding with other vehicles, Mr. Tanao directed the truck towards the utility poles in an effort to minimize potential harm.
The truck assistant, Norvin Colande, provided additional details, stating that the truck initially collided with a jeepney, which then hit the children.
The injured children were promptly transported to a medical facility for treatment.
Representatives of the truck driver’s employer have indicated a willingness to cover the medical expenses incurred by the affected families and have issued apologies to those involved.
The collision caused substantial damage to the electrical infrastructure, necessitating the replacement of two utility poles.
This damage resulted in a temporary power outage affecting approximately 2,600 households in the vicinity on Friday night.
Local residents, particularly association presidents, have expressed ongoing concerns regarding the steep incline of the road.
They have reportedly made requests for the installation of traffic calming measures, such as speed bumps or other road stoppers, to mitigate the risk of future accidents in the area.
The local residence feel that the down hill grade of the street is a hazard to all that travel upon it.
This incident has prompted discussions regarding road safety and infrastructure maintenance in the area.
Officials are expected to review the circumstances surrounding the incident and consider measures to prevent similar occurrences.
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In other news, former Vice Mayor Brian Velasco of Panglao, Bohol is crying for justice for the unjust arrest of his brother Bert Velasco by the Land Transportation Office. According to Velasco, as reported by Negros News Bites, the statements of the LTO personnel were inconsistent, claiming that his brother went berserk or was showing an aggressive behavior. The victim was merely sitting on his motorcycle when he was flagged down by the LTO officers, and in the video, one could hear Bert telling the officers, "Farmer ako Sir." Velasco clarified that his brother would always be bringing a knife because he is a farmer, and yet despite telling the LTO officers that he is a farmer, they opted not to listen to him.
Still in other news, Rescuers witnessed sharks attacking the lifeless body of a Russian diver near Verde Island. The second missing Russian diver was discovered near Pulong Bato’s shoreline with both arms missing. Four Russian divers were caught in a strong current, with two managing to resurface while the other two went missing. CGS Batangas confirmed that this was the first reported shark attack incident in the region.
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