Man at MRT railings forces stoppage of train operations

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MANILA, Philippines – The Metro Rail Transit-3 stopped its operations late Wednesday afternoon because of a possible suicide attempt by a man.

“As of 5:50 p.m., MRT stopped operations. Possible suicide attempt, man in the railings at Guadalupe Station,” the Metro Manila Development Authority said on Twitter.

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The MMDA rescue team is already on site, it posted.

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