Two men nearly trapped in Quezon City drainage during sudden rainfall

• Two men were almost trapped inside the drainage in Quezon City
• Based on the report of News5, bystanders could be heard saying that they heard a person from the drainage
• When they removed the concrete block that was blocking the hole, a man came out of it after a delivery rider helped remove the metal rod across it
• There was also another man that was found inside the drainage

Two men were nearly trapped inside a drainage system in Quezon City after attempting to repair a septic tank during a sudden downpour.

According to a report by News5, concerned bystanders heard cries for help coming from the drainage.

Upon closer inspection, they discovered that someone was stuck underneath.

A delivery rider stepped in to assist, helping to remove a metal rod and lift the concrete slab covering the hole.

Moments later, one of the trapped men emerged, visibly shaken but safe.

Soon after, another man was also found inside the same drainage system.

Both individuals explained that they had been assigned by a neighbor to fix a broken septic tank.

However, during the task, unexpected rain caused water levels to rise rapidly inside the drainage, forcing them to search desperately for an alternate exit.

Fortunately, thanks to the timely intervention of the bystanders and the delivery rider, the two men avoided serious harm.

The situation could have taken a dangerous turn had they not been heard in time.

This incident highlights the risks faced by informal workers and the importance of ensuring proper safety protocols when handling repairs in confined spaces, especially those prone to flooding.

Local authorities have yet to comment on whether an official investigation or safety review will be conducted following the incident.

Previously, a woman who emerged from a drainage has also gone viral. Help was given to the woman.

This has also been a cause for concern among local authorities.

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.

In other news, a police vehicle crashed into a concrete barrier in Barangay Poblacion, Alabel, Sarangani. One officer, a Police Executive Master Sergeant, died due to the strong impact. The group was returning from a wake when the accident occurred. Six injured officers are recovering in the hospital; investigation is ongoing.

Still in other news, the biker who went viral for a dangerous stunt on the road in Cebu has issued a public apology. A video that was shared multiple times on social media showed the biker going to the opposite lane in the path of an oncoming truck, Brigada News PH reported. This resulted in Lapu-Lapu City outgoing mayor Junard "Ahong" Chan, calling for the identification of the biker. The 18-year-old biker, alias Logan, voluntarily appeared at the office of the mayor and apologized.

Source: KAMI.com.gh