16 injured as passenger jeep crashes into post in Caloocan

• Sixteen people were injured when a passenger jeepney lost its brakes and hit an electric post in Caloocan City
• The driver deliberately crashed into the post to avoid hitting other vehicles and pedestrians
• One passenger suffered a crushed leg after being pinned inside the jeep
• The incident follows other recent fatal road accidents in Pangasinan and Isabela, raising safety concerns

Sixteen people were injured after a passenger jeepney lost its brakes and slammed into an electric post along Camarin Road in Barangay 175, Caloocan City, on Thursday morning, August 28, 2025, authorities reported.

According to Caloocan Rescue, the jeepney driver lost control of the vehicle after its brakes failed. In an attempt to avoid hitting other vehicles and pedestrians, the driver deliberately crashed the jeep into a post.

All the victims, including the driver, were immediately rushed to a nearby hospital. Responders said one passenger sitting beside the driver suffered a crushed leg after being pinned inside the vehicle.

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The incident highlights ongoing concerns over road safety and the condition of public utility vehicles in the country.

Only recently, a family of four died in Pangasinan when their motorcycle with a sidecar collided with a private vehicle.

In Isabela, a 17-year-old student also lost her life when a tricycle carrying her and three others plunged into an irrigation canal.

Road accidents remain one of the leading causes of injuries and fatalities in the Philippines, often attributed to poor vehicle maintenance, driver error, and unsafe road conditions. Authorities have repeatedly called on transport operators to ensure the roadworthiness of their vehicles to prevent tragedies.

Meanwhile, Caloocan police said they are conducting further investigation into the jeepney crash, including a review of its maintenance records, while also monitoring the condition of the injured passengers.

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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Source: KAMI.com.gh