THE northbound lane of Katipunan Avenue Flyover in Quezon City was closed to traffic on Thursday evening following a devastating road mishap that resulted in four fatalities and 25 injured individuals.
According to Bea Pinlac’s report in “Saksi”, the accident occurred around 6 p.m. when a truck lost control of its brakes, causing it to plow through a line of vehicles. The Quezon City Traffic Sector 3 confirmed that a total of 16 motorcycles, five four-wheeled vehicles, one bus, and the runaway truck were involved in the collision.
The impact of the crash was severe, leaving a trail of destruction and chaos on the flyover. Emergency responders rushed to the scene to provide medical assistance to the injured, while authorities began investigating the cause of the accident.
The truck driver, however, fled the scene after the collision, leaving authorities searching for him. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are working to determine the exact sequence of events that led to the tragic accident.
The incident has sent shockwaves through the community, highlighting the importance of road safety and the need for continued efforts to prevent such tragedies.
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