Motorcycle-jeepney collision in Pasig kills woman; separate jeep crash injures five in Quezon City

• A woman died after a motorcycle collided with a passenger jeepney on Marcos Highway in Pasig City
• Police said the jeepney was making a U-turn when it hit the motorcycle in the same lane
• In Quezon City, another jeepney crashed into concrete barriers, injuring five passengers
• Both jeepney drivers are now in police custody and face separate investigations

A fatal collision between a motorcycle and a passenger jeepney along Marcos Highway in Barangay Santolan, Pasig City, claimed the life of a female passenger on Monday night.

According to a Balitanghali report on GTV this Tuesday, police investigations revealed that the jeepney was about to make a U-turn when it accidentally collided with the motorcycle traveling on the same lane.

The impact threw the motorcycle’s two riders off balance, killing the woman instantly while the male driver was rushed to the hospital for treatment.

The jeepney driver is currently under the custody of the Pasig City Police Station and has refused to give a statement regarding the incident. His operator said the vehicle had just begun its trip when the collision occurred.

Read also

Man found dead with head wrapped in tape, hands tied, and multiple stab wounds in Rizal vacant lot

In a separate road mishap on Commonwealth Avenue, Quezon City, another passenger jeepney plowed into plastic and concrete barriers. According to the Quezon City Police District Traffic Sector, eight people were on board, including the driver.

Five of them sustained injuries and were immediately taken to a nearby hospital.

Witnesses claimed the jeepney was speeding and even tried to overtake another jeepney and a taxi before the crash. However, the driver insisted that the vehicle lost its brakes, forcing him to steer away from other cars before hitting the barriers.

Authorities have detained the driver, who is facing charges of reckless imprudence resulting in damage to property and multiple physical injuries

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 to one's daily life. These stories are among those that people would be able to learn from every day, and apply them.

Read also

Three minor siblings die after being burned alive inside their house

In other news, a lawyer was arrested in Quezon City for allegedly duping victims through fake investment offers. She reportedly took ₱140,000 from a couple, promising weekly profits of ₱5,600. Police said she had previously been jailed for a similar case but went into hiding after posting bail. Authorities urge other victims to file complaints to elevate the case to syndicated estafa.

Still in other news, a classroom ceiling at Lapu-Lapu Elementary School in Davao City collapsed during class on October 7, 2025. Approximately 40 Grade 4 students sustained minor injuries but were safely evacuated. The quick execution of the 'duck, cover, and hold' drill by the teacher helped prevent serious harm. School authorities have reported the incident to DepEd and DPWH, and the school has shifted to a blended learning setup.

Source: KAMI.com.gh