MMDA: Taxi hits barrier, flips on Edsa after driver falls asleep

A taxi flips after hitting the barrier on Edsa on Tuesday, December 3, 2024. The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said in a report that the crash occurred around 4:55 a.m. at the northbound flyover along Edsa-Quezon Avenue in Quezon City because the taxi driver fell asleep while driving. Photo from the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority

MANILA,  Philippines — A taxi turned upside down after hitting the barrier along a northbound flyover on Edsa in Quezon City early Tuesday.

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said in a report that the crash occurred around 4:55 a.m. at Edsa-Quezon Avenue’s northbound flyover because the taxi driver fell asleep while driving.

The condition of the driver remains unclear as of writing.

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Traffic was “slow-moving” along the lane where the accident happened, according to the MMDA.

An MMDA ambulance and tow truck arrived at the scene.