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Philippines, Manila – 34 passengers injured in Manila bus accident.
At least 34 passengers were injured when a passenger bus was rammed from behind by a speeding 10-wheeler truck along Remedios corner San Marcelino Streets in Manila on Tuesday evening.
Investigation showed that prior to the accident, the bus plying from Lawton going to Cavite was traversing Remedios Street while the delivery truck carrying softdrinks was traversing along San Marcelino Street.
A closed-circuit camera television (CCTV) showed the bus coming from the eastbound lane arrived at the intersection and almost reached the other side when the 10-wheeler from the southbound lane hit the back left side of the bus and rammed it from behind at around 9:45 p.m. on March 5.
Manila Traffic and Parking Bureau said the impact was so strong that the passenger bus turned on its side.
According to the Philippine Red Cross, the 34 injured passengers were rushed to Ospital ng Maynila, Manila Doctors Hospital, Manila.
Source and full English article: Manila Bulletin
https://news.mb.com.ph/2019/03/06/34-passengers-injured-in-manila-bus-accident/
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