Delivery rider, nasawi matapos mabagsakan ng halaman at dalawang poste sa Antipolo
- A delivery rider died after a large bougainvillea plant and two posts fell on him in Antipolo, Rizal
- The victim had stopped under the plant to seek shelter from the heavy rain
- A witness said strong winds were felt shortly before the plant and posts collapsed
- Rescue efforts were initially delayed because electrical wires were present at the scene
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A delivery rider died after a large bougainvillea plant and two posts fell on him while he was seeking shelter from heavy rain in Antipolo, Rizal.
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According to a report by Athina Imperial on “Unang Balita,” the incident happened shortly after 9 a.m. The rider reportedly stopped beneath the large plant when the rain became intense.
A video showed the rider staying under the bougainvillea before it suddenly collapsed. Although the footage did not clearly capture everything that fell, authorities later confirmed that two posts also toppled at the site.
A tricycle driver who witnessed the incident said strong winds accompanied the heavy rainfall shortly before the collapse. He also noted that some branches of the plant had been hanging close to the road.
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The witness said the rider was unable to move away when the plant and the posts fell.
People nearby could not immediately approach and assist the victim because electrical wires were also present in the area. They sought help from barangay officials due to the possible danger posed by the wires.
Members of the fire and rescue team of Barangay San Roque responded to the scene. The victim was later transported to Rizal Provincial Hospital.
One of the responders confirmed that two posts fell during the incident.
“Dalawang poste po ’yung tumba,” the responder said in the report.
Based on the initial information received by the rescue team, the rider no longer showed signs of life when he was taken from the site.
Meralco confirmed that one of the structures that collapsed was an electrical post belonging to the company. It extended its condolences and said it had already coordinated with the rider’s bereaved family.
The power distributor also began checking how the incident affected its facilities in the area. No further findings from the assessment were immediately provided in the report.
Meanwhile, the Antipolo City government expressed sadness over what happened. The local government also promised to extend assistance to the rider’s family.
Some branches, wires, and other debris remained at the location after the incident. Barangay officials assured residents that the wires left hanging in the area were no longer energized.
“Wala na pong kuryente po ’yung wire po doon,” a barangay representative said.
Officials also coordinated with the city government for a clearing operation involving the remaining branches and debris. The area was being secured while the necessary clearing work was arranged.
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