Mga labi ng 2 nasawing biktima sa NAIA Terminal 1 incident, naiuwi na sa kani-kanilang mga probinsya

- The remains of the two victims who perished in the NAIA Terminal 1 incident have been brought to their respective provinces

- Families begin to mourn the 28-year-old man in Bulacan and the 5-year-old girl in Batangas

- It can be recalled that the two perished after an SUV suddenly lurched forward from the parking area and fatally hit the two, injuring several others

- Meanwhile, authorities expressed their intention to file reckless imprudence resulting to hom1cide case against the driver of the vehicle

The somber aftermath of the vehicular tragedy at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 1 unfolded as the remains of the two fatalities, a 28-year-old man and a 5-year-old girl, were transported to their respective homes in Bulacan and Batangas.

The incident, which occurred on the morning of Sunday, May 4, 2025, at the airport’s Departure Area, has left families and the wider community in mourning.

Prior to their journey to their respective hometowns, the bodies of the deceased were taken to the Veronica Funeral Home situated in Pasay City.

This intermediate step allowed for the necessary preparations and arrangements to be made before the final transport to the homes of the bereaved families.

In a display of support and assistance, the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) stepped in to facilitate the arrangements specifically for the young 5-year-old victim.

This intervention was crucial as both of the child’s parents are currently working overseas as overseas Filipino workers (OFWs).

The agency’s involvement underscores the broader support network available to families of OFWs in times of crisis.

The circumstances surrounding the young girl’s presence at the airport paint a particularly poignant picture.

She was there to bid farewell to her father, who was scheduled to embark on a journey to the Czech Republic for work.

What was intended to be a moment of familial send-off tragically turned into the scene of a fatal accident.

Adding to the family’s grief, the child's mother, who was also injured in the incident, has undergone surgery to address abdominal injuries and is currently in recovery, supported by her mother-in-law, who was also among those injured in the SUV's impact.

Understandably, the family has chosen to grieve privately and has declined to face the media during this incredibly difficult period.

Meanwhile, in Bulacan, the 28-year-old male victim is now lying in state in Hagonoy, where his family and friends have gathered to pay their respects.

As the community grapples with the tragedy and the families begin the arduous process of mourning, the wheels of justice have begun to turn.

According to the NAIA Police, today, Monday, May 5, 2025, marks the expected release of the results from the medical examination conducted on the 47-year-old driver of the sports utility vehicle (SUV) that collided with the victims.

This crucial examination includes toxicology screenings for both alcohol and drug use, standard protocol in cases involving vehicular fatalities.

Furthermore, the driver is slated to undergo inquest proceedings at the Pasay Prosecutor's Office.

This legal process will determine if there is sufficient probable cause to file criminal charges against the driver.

Given the severity of the incident, which resulted in the loss of two lives and caused injuries to others, the driver potentially faces serious charges, including Reckless Imprudence Resulting in two counts of Hom1cide, along with charges for multiple physical injuries and damage to property.

The driver remains in the custody of the NAIA Police as the investigation continues and the legal proceedings commence.

Authorities are diligently working to piece together all the contributing factors that led to this devastating event at the airport, aiming to provide clarity and accountability for the victims and their families.

News, photos or videos that arouse the interest of netizens would often go viral on social media, due to the attention netizens give them. These viral posts appeal to the emotions of netizens, and in rare cases, such could also happen to ordinary people, making them very relatable.

In related news, the three individuals who were injured from the incident in NAIA Terminal 1 on May 4 have been transferred to St. Luke's Hospital. Based on the report of ABS-CBN, they were initially brought to the San Juan De Dios Hospital. The injuries were the result of an SUV that crashed into NAIA Terminal 1. The incident left two dead, including a 5-year-old girl who went to the terminal to see her father off, who is an OFW.

Still in related news, the reaction of the driver of the SUV, 47-year-old Leo Gonzales, was captured on video. In the video shared by TV Patrol of ABS-CBN, one could see the driver momentarily unable to alight from the SUV immediately following the crash at the NAIA Terminal 1. Thereafter, when he got out of the vehicle, he placed his hands on his knees and bent forward. The incident claimed the lives of two individuals, a male adult and a five-year-old girl who went to the airport to bid her father, an OFW, goodbye.

Source: KAMI.com.gh