SUV driven by 70-year-old crashes into a private school, injures seven
- Seven people injured after a 70-year-old driver’s SUV crashed into a private school in Caloocan City on August 14
- Driver allegedly stepped on the accelerator instead of the brake while waiting for his grandchild
- Victims are in stable condition; charges of reckless imprudence may be filed
- Incident follows a similar SUV crash at NAIA involving another elderly driver
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Seven people were injured after an SUV crashed into a private school in Caloocan City on Thursday afternoon, August 14, when its 70-year-old driver accidentally stepped on the accelerator instead of the brake.
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According to the Caloocan Police, the incident happened past 4 p.m. while the driver was waiting to pick up his grandchild. Witnesses said the SUV suddenly lunged forward, ramming through the school’s premises before coming to a stop inside the compound.
Authorities reported that all seven victims sustained varying degrees of injuries but are in stable condition. They were immediately given medical attention and transported to a nearby hospital.
Investigators are looking into filing charges of reckless imprudence resulting in multiple physical injuries and damage to property against the driver.
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Police have reminded motorists, especially senior drivers, to exercise extra caution and ensure that vehicles are in good working condition before driving.
This incident comes just days after a separate SUV crash at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), where seven individuals were also injured.
n that case, a 70-year-old motorist accidentally pressed the accelerator while inside a parking area, causing the vehicle to ram into a group of people. Both accidents have sparked renewed calls for stricter driving competency checks for elderly motorists to prevent similar mishaps.
Authorities continue to investigate the Caloocan case, while the school management has assured parents that safety measures will be reviewed to avoid such accidents in the future.
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 stories that people could easily understand and relate in their lives.
In other news, a 60-year-old Okayama teacher was fired for working part-time at a convenience store, violating Japan’s strict ban on secondary jobs for public school teachers, Bombo Radyo reported. The school principal confirmed the violation after personally visiting the store on the teacher’s rest day. The teacher admitted taking the job in November 2023 to supplement her reduced salary after being rehired post-retirement. The case sparked online debate over Japan’s prohibition on side jobs, with critics questioning its fairness for honorable, off-duty work.
Still in other news, the parents of two of the students injured by falling debris in Quezon City have issued a statement detailing their sons' conditions and calling for accountability. One son is in critical condition and requires surgery, while the other sustained injuries and is traumatized. The families are requesting an expedited investigation and plan to pursue legal remedies against those deemed negligent. The parents expressed gratitude for the support received and acknowledged the assistance of Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte and other local officials.
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