Rider and two passengers injured after hitting stray Dog in Zamboanga City

• A 44-year-old rider and his two nieces were injured after their motorcycle hit a stray dog and crashed in Barangay Tumaga, Zamboanga City
• The rider sustained facial injuries, while his passengers suffered wounds on their knees and arms
• The accident occurred when a stray dog suddenly crossed the road, causing the motorcycle to lose balance
• The dog survived the impact and immediately ran away; residents are urging authorities to address stray animal concerns

A motorcycle rider and his two passengers were injured after their vehicle crashed into a stray dog in Barangay Tumaga, Zamboanga City.

According to a report by GMA Regional TV on Balitanghali Thursday, the accident occurred when a stray dog suddenly crossed the road, causing the motorcycle to lose balance and crash.

The 44-year-old rider sustained facial injuries, while his two passengers—both his nieces—suffered abrasions on their knees and arms.

All three were thrown off the motorcycle during the impact and were promptly given medical attention by local responders.

Police investigators said the collision happened unexpectedly as the dog darted into the road without warning.

The rider had no time to react or avoid the animal, resulting in the crash.

Surprisingly, the stray dog survived the incident and immediately ran away from the scene, seemingly unharmed.

Motorcycle accidents involving animals remain a concern in various areas across the country, particularly where stray animals roam freely near roadways.

Authorities often remind motorists to stay alert, especially in urban areas where stray animals are common.

Meanwhile, residents of Barangay Tumaga have called on local authorities to implement stronger measures to control the stray animal population and prevent similar accidents in the future.

As of this writing, the injured individuals are recovering from their wounds, and no charges are expected to be filed related to the incident.

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 other news, a 61-year-old woman died after being run over three times by two SUVs and a sedan at Illinois Street and Aurora Boulevard in Barangay Silangan, Quezon City, on May 17. The victim was initially struck by an SUV, then hit again by a second SUV and a sedan moments later, GMA News showed. QCPD is reviewing CCTV footage and has urged the involved drivers to cooperate with the investigation. The incident has raised public concern over road safety and calls for stricter traffic enforcement in the area.

Still in other news, a 16-year-old girl in Antipolo accused a tricycle driver of forcibly taking her to a hotel instead of bringing her home after work around 3 a.m. The victim said the driver ignored her pleas and sped up when she asked to be let off, "binilisan pa niya lalo 'yung takbo ng tricycle niya, natatakot na po ako nun." At the hotel, CCTV showed the driver holding her arm, and the girl said: *"hihingi po sana ako ng tulong kaso natatakot po ako sa kanya." The hotel cashier refused to let them check in after suspecting something was wrong, prompting the girl to threaten to report the driver, who then fled the scene, according to ABS-CBN.

Source: KAMI.com.gh