Two critical, 14 injured as sand truck crashes into multiple vehicles in Rizal
- A 12-wheeler dump truck carrying sand collided with several vehicles along a downhill, curved road in Taytay, Rizal
- Two people were critically injured, including an MPV driver trapped inside his vehicle and a female jeepney passenger who suffered a head injury
- The truck driver claimed he swerved to avoid another vehicle, while police cited possible brake problems and fatigue as reported concerns
- Authorities are considering a truck ban on the accident-prone road, while the truck owner pledged to cover the victims’ medical expenses
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Two people remain in critical condition, while 14 others were injured after a sand-carrying truck collided with multiple vehicles along a dangerous road in Taytay, Rizal, on Saturday morning.
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The crash occurred at around 7 a.m. in Barangay Dolores, where the 12-wheeler dump truck reportedly struck vehicles traveling in the opposite direction along a downhill, curved stretch of road. According to a report by Jonathan Andal on 24 Oras Weekend, the collision involved a bicycle, a passenger jeepney, a motorcycle, a tricycle, and a multipurpose vehicle (MPV).
The MPV driver was among the most seriously injured, becoming trapped inside his vehicle. His left shoulder was severely injured, according to Miguel Antonio Avila, incident commander of the Taytay Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office.
“Hindi na siya makausap nang maayos, pero alam naman 'yung pangalan niya, saan siya nakatira. Pero ayun, sobrang sakit ng iniinda niya sa balikat, sa kaliwa,” Avila said.
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A female jeepney passenger also sustained a head injury and was in critical condition. Other passengers and motorists suffered various injuries, including a college student who injured her leg while traveling to school.
Taytay police officer-in-charge Lieutenant Colonel Joel Custodio said investigators had received information suggesting that the truck driver might have been tired and that the engine brake may not have worked properly.
“According sa driver, hindi rin kumapit 'yung kambyo para sa engine break. Ang balita ko sobrang pagod. Inaantok,” Custodio said.
However, the truck driver denied being sleepy and explained that he swerved after being surprised by a jeepney unloading passengers and a nearby cyclist.
Police said trucks are discouraged from using the route because of its hazardous conditions and frequent accidents. Authorities plan to discuss a possible truck ban with the local government.
The truck owner promised to shoulder the injured victims’ medical expenses and coordinate with the vehicle’s insurance provider.
The driver is expected to face charges of reckless imprudence resulting in multiple physical injuries and damage to property.
Meanwhile, KAMI has also covered cases in which disagreements turned deadly. In one report, a woman in Dasmariñas died following a confrontation with her neighbor over alleged gossip. The incident drew attention to how tensions between neighbors can escalate and result in tragic outcomes.
In a separate incident, a man was allegedly stabbed by his kumpare after the two argued over an unpaid debt. What reportedly started as a dispute over money turned violent, leaving the victim injured and underscoring the serious risks of conflicts that spiral out of control.
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