Car plunges from third floor of Marikina parking building; driver sustains minor injuries

• A car fell from the third floor of a multi-level parking building near Marikina City Hall in Barangay Santa Elena
• The female driver suffered minor scratches and bumps but remained conscious and was able to communicate with rescuers
• Initial accounts indicate that the driver accidentally pressed the accelerator instead of the brake
• The crash damaged a water tank and parts of the vehicle, while authorities continued investigating the incident

A woman sustained minor injuries after her car plunged from the third floor of a multi-level parking building near Marikina City Hall in Barangay Santa Elena, Marikina, authorities reported Tuesday.

The vehicle landed on its side with its front end crushed, leaving visible damage at the scene. The impact also dented a water tank located below the structure, while rescuers attended to the driver trapped inside the fallen car.

Christian Perez, chief supervisor of Marikina Command Center Rescue 161, said their team received a report about the incident at the parking area beside City Hall.

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“Bale ang tawag po sa amin mayroon daw po nahulog na sasakyan, doon po sa parking area ng city hall sa gilid,” Perez said.

The driver, who had traveled from Caloocan to attend to a matter in Marikina, was reportedly surprised by what happened. Rescuers managed to speak with her while helping her out of the damaged vehicle.

According to Perez, the woman said she mistakenly stepped on the accelerator instead of the brake, causing the car to move forward and fall from the elevated parking level.

“As per doon sa driver namali siya ng apak du'n sa silinyador. Imbes na preno, naapakan daw po 'yung gasolina… Mayroon siyang mga kaunting galos, bukol pero ano naman...hindi siya totally nasaktan kasi naka-seat belt at saka gumana 'yung airbag,” Perez said.

The driver's seat belt and the vehicle's airbag reportedly helped reduce the severity of her injuries. She sustained only minor scratches and bumps, according to the rescue official.

Images from the scene showed the wrecked car resting at an angle, with its front section heavily damaged. Crumpled metal along the parking structure and the damaged water tank were also visible following the incident.

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Authorities have yet to establish the complete circumstances surrounding the crash. An investigation remains underway to determine how the vehicle went over the edge of the third-floor parking area.

In a separate incident, a man was shot dead outside a school in Barangay Prinza, Teresa, Rizal, on Thursday afternoon, prompting police to launch a manhunt while his family mourned his death. According to GMA News’ Unang Balita, the victim was shot in the head at around 4 p.m. The gunman reportedly fled immediately after the shooting. A viral video of the incident showed the victim lying on the ground as his live-in partner stayed by his side while carrying their infant child.

Meanwhile, a motorcycle shop owner in Davao City was wounded in the arm after attempting to fight back against an armed man who entered his establishment. A report by Unang Balita said the suspect, who was wearing a helmet, entered the shop and pointed a gun at the owner. The owner tried to resist, but the suspect opened fire. The gunman fled when a commotion broke out, leaving the shop owner injured.

Source: KAMI.com.gh