Bus, bumangga sa concrete barrier sa Marcos Highway; driver, nakatulog umano

- A bus crashed into barriers along Marcos Highway in Marikina City around 2:00 a.m., reportedly because the driver fell asleep

- No passengers were on board except for the driver and conductor; the bus was headed to Antipolo City to pick up passengers for a special trip

- Diesel leaked from the bus, making the road slippery and scattering damaged barriers, which caused heavy traffic in the area

- The MMDA conducted cleanup and towing operations, warning motorists to “mag-dobleng ingat” due to the slick road, and stated the driver may face charges

A passenger bus crashed into both concrete and plastic barriers along Marcos Highway in Marikina City early Saturday morning, causing a diesel spill and heavy traffic congestion in the area.

The incident occurred around 2:00 a.m. near a U-turn slot just past Felix Avenue heading toward Antipolo City, according to a report by Carlo Mateo on Dobol B TV.

Initial investigation by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) revealed that the bus driver allegedly fell asleep at the wheel.

Fortunately, no passengers were on board at the time of the accident—only the driver and the conductor were present.

The bus was reportedly en route to Antipolo to pick up passengers for a special trip.

The impact of the crash caused a diesel leak and scattered damaged barriers across the road, making the highway slippery and hazardous.

This resulted in slower traffic flow in the affected area.

The MMDA advised motorists, especially those on motorcycles and bicycles, to exercise extreme caution as the road remained slick due to the spill. “Mag-dobleng ingat dahil madulas ang kalsada,” the agency warned.

Authorities promptly towed the bus and began cleanup operations to remove the diesel.

A crane was also used to reposition the displaced concrete barriers.

An investigation is currently underway. Authorities said the bus driver may face charges of reckless imprudence resulting in damage to property.

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, this could also happen to ordinary people, making them very relatable.

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Still in other news, a man was filmed pushing a stolen motorcycle along Juan Luna Street in Manila, pretending it had mechanical issues. Victim Justine Serrano lost his bike just 50 minutes after parking it to deliver parcels in Divisoria. The suspect convinced mechanics in San Andres Complex to make a new key, claiming he had a broken ignition. The Manila Police District is tracking the suspect, last seen riding the stolen motorcycle near Buendia, Pasay.

Source: KAMI.com.gh