1 hurt in C5 Road 7-vehicle collision
MANILA, Philippines — One person was injured following a multiple vehicle collision along the C5 Road southbound near Upper McKinley in Taguig City, Thursday morning.
According to the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA), the collision which happened at around 10 a.m. involved a 22-wheeler truck, three cars, a pick-up, a Gold Line bus and a motorcycle.
MMDA ALERT: Multiple collision at C5 Mckinley SB involving 22 wheeler truck, 3 cars, pick up, bus and MC as of 10:06 AM.2 lanes occupied. MMDA on site. #mmda
— Official MMDA (@MMDA) January 17, 2019
Netizen Neph Zara de Borja Jr. was able to capture a video of the situation following the collision.
Heavy Traffic C5 cor McKinley Southbound (C5 SB Closed to Traffic, diverted to McKinley or C5 Service Rd)
Posted by Neph Zara de Borja Jr. on Wednesday, January 16, 2019
MMDA Spokesperson Celine Pialago said malfunctioning brakes could have triggered the collision.
The road accident which occupied two lanes of the C5 Road triggered a traffic jam.
As of posting, MMDA has yet to clear the area. /muf
