Woman loses arm in Nueva Vizcaya road mishap after picking up dropped phone

• Female rider in Nueva Vizcaya lost an arm after picking up a dropped phone on the road
• Police said she was struck by an oncoming vehicle while retrieving the phone
• Netizens debated accountability, with some defending the driver
• Others criticized the victim’s decision, calling it an unsafe impulse

A tragic accident in Nueva Vizcaya left a female rider severely injured after attempting to retrieve her cellphone that had fallen on the road.

According to Bagabag Chief of Police, the incident occurred when the victim stopped to pick up her dropped phone, not realizing that a vehicle was approaching.

"Itong cellphone na nahulog so binalikan niya, tamang-tamang mayroon naming parating na sasakyan at tinamaan siya," the police official said.

The collision resulted in the rider losing one of her arms. She was immediately rushed to the hospital for treatment.

Authorities are still determining liability in the case, though initial findings suggest the accident was triggered by the victim’s decision to return for her phone in the middle of the road.

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The incident sparked debate online, with netizens expressing mixed reactions. Some questioned the fairness of holding the truck driver accountable.

“Bat areglo yung sa truck di naman nya kasalanan,” one comment read.

Another added, “Hulaan ko makukulong na naman yung driver kahit walang ginawang kasalanan.”

Others criticized the victim’s risky action.

“Compromising her safety over cellphone. Impulse led to accident..” a netizen remarked, while another lamented, "Naku po ipinalit mo ung kamay mo sa celphone.”

The police reminded motorists to always prioritize safety over personal belongings, stressing that no material item is worth risking one’s life.

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.

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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.

Source: KAMI.com.gh