Man killed, 3 hurt as SUV collides with train in Tondo

MANILA, Philippines—A motorist was killed while his three female passengers were wounded Tuesday afternoon when a Philippine National Railways (PNR) train crashed into their sports utility vehicle in Manila.

Initial reports from the Manila Police District (MPD) revealed that a white Toyota Revo (XLW-711) was crossing the railroad tracks at the corner of Tayuman and Dagupan Streets in Tondo, at around 3:10 p.m., Tuesday,  when it collided with the locomotive.

Reports said that the driver of the vehicle was instantly killed while his companions were rushed to the nearest hospital.

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