MANILA, Philippines – A passenger bus caught fire at the mouth of the Edsa-Shaw tunnel (north-bound) Friday evening, Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said.
In a tweet, MMDA said the blaze broke out at 6:39 p.m. and has blocked one lane.
MMDA ALERT: Vehicular fire at EDSA Shaw tunnel NB involving bus as of 6:39 PM. 1 lane occupied. Assisted by MMDA. #mmda
— Official MMDA (@MMDA) March 22, 2019
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Fire Officer I Joyce Sabawatan of Mandaluyong Fire Department said the fire was extinguished at 6:57 p.m.
Two firetrucks arrived at the scene, Sabawatan said.
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Judan Repuela, driver of Valenzuela Transport Service Cooperative bus, said all 40 passengers were safely evacuated.
“Biglaan lang po umusok sa likod,” Repuela told INQURIER.net. “Salamat sa diyos walang nasaktan. Pinababa ko sila.”
He said that faulty wiring could be the cause of fire.
Further investigation is ongoing. / gsg