Jeepney crashes into post on Quirino Highway injuring three people

• A public utility jeepney collided with a post along Quirino Highway in Novaliches, Quezon City

• At least three passengers were injured and immediately transported to the hospital

• The victims were reportedly returning home to Caloocan after attending a wake

• The accident sparks renewed public debate on reckless driving and overspeeding of PUVs on major Metro Manila roads

A routine journey home from a wake turned into a terrifying ordeal for a group of individuals when the public utility jeepney (PUJ) they were riding veered off course and slammed into an electric post along Quirino Highway in Novaliches, Quezon City.

The collision, which occurred late at night, resulted in injuries to at least three passengers, who were immediately rushed to a nearby hospital for emergency treatment.

According to initial reports from GMA Integrated News via James Agustin, the passengers were coming from a wake, adding a layer of tragedy to an already somber occasion.

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The identities and extent of the injuries of the three victims have not yet been disclosed by authorities.

While the exact cause of the crash is still under investigation by the local traffic sector of the Philippine National Police (PNP), the incident immediately reignited public conversations and frustrations regarding the driving habits of some public utility vehicle operators along major thoroughfares in Metro Manila.

The Quirino Highway, much like other major radial roads such as Commonwealth Avenue in Quezon City, is notorious for road mishaps often attributed to overspeeding and reckless driving, particularly during late hours when traffic enforcement is less visible.

Online commentary regarding the incident echoed this sentiment, with social media users quickly pointing to driver behavior as a likely contributing factor.

Comments like "Ang bubilis ng mga jeep na yan" (Those jeeps are so fast) and "Balasubas mga yan eh" (They are reckless/irresponsible) immediately surfaced, reflecting the public's perception of a persistent problem with road safety culture among certain PUV drivers.

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As the police continue their probe into the Quirino Highway crash to determine if mechanical failure, driver fatigue, or reckless driving was the primary cause, the incident once again puts a spotlight on the inherent risks commuters face and the non-negotiable requirement for professional and responsible conduct from PUV drivers who hold the lives of their passengers in their hands.

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In news back home, two brothers, aged 17 and 19, collapsed and convulsed after using “black cigarette” or “tuklaw.” The incident, caught on CCTV, showed one brother fainting before the other also lost control and shook violently. Barangay officials and police confirmed the drug’s severe side effects, including seizures and hallucinations. Both were brought to the hospital and have since been discharged, though they have reportedly moved residences.

Source: KAMI.com.gh