Train kills teen in Manila

A teenager was killed after a Philippine National Railways (PNR) train hit and dragged him near its España, Manila station on Wednesday morning, radio reports said.

Initial information gathered indicates that the 15-year-old victim, whose identity remain unavailable as of posting, was dragged up to 150 meters by the train while he was crossing the railway, wearing a head set, Radyo Inquirer and DZMM reported.

The victim was reportedly a student of the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (Tesda), DZMM said.

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