MANILA, Philippines—About 18 vehicles figured in a multiple collision on the three lanes of Marcos Highway in Barangka, Marikina City late Wednesday.
A Marikina Rescue officer said about 16 cars, one trailer truck and a motorcycle were caught in an accident that snarled traffic on the major highway.
Jackie Espinosa of the Marikina Rescue 161 told INQUIRER.net in a phone interview that several individuals have been rushed to the hospital.
Espinosa said, however, that responding personnel on the scene could not quantify yet the number of casualties as rescue operations are still ongoing.
The accident reached the office of Marikina Rescue at around 8:30 p.m.
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Metrobase said the agency has sent three ambulances and one tow truck.
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