12 injured in Makati bus accident

MANILA, Philippines – Twelve persons were hurt after two buses figured in an accident along the southbound lane of Estrella Street in Makati City Monday morning, a 990AM report said.

April Co, a medic from the MMDA rescue unit, said that they rushed the injured to the Ospital ng Makati in Barangay (village) Pembo after a St. Martin Bus (TXH-714) rammed a City Bus (UVC-580) at around 6:40 a.m.

The accident snarled traffic in the area and was monitored up to Scout Albano, said the report.

The vehicles were cleared at around 7:30 a.m. but traffic was still heavy in the area, according to the report.

Co said that the MMDA had taken the bus drivers in for questioning and that an investigation was underway.

For more of the report, listen to Radyo Inquirer 990AM.

Originally posted at 08:53 am | Monday, Nov. 28, 2011