MRT-3 on regulated service after man jumps to death on tracks

Investigators examine the body of the man identified as Mas Sandamon, of Basilan, Mindanao, as train security officers look on. Photo from MRT-3 management

MANILA, Philippines — A man died after jumping and falling into the train tracks of the Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3) in Makati City on Tuesday afternoon.

The man identified as Mas Sandamon, 21, of Marang Sumisip, Basilan, had been described by the MRT-3 management earlier  as a “street vagrant.” He allegedly jumped and fell on the tracks between the Buendia and Ayala stations.

Photos provided by the MRT-3 management showed the man lying straight along the tracks of the MRT-3.

The Makati police station is still determining the background of Sandamon.

Police said Sandamon died instantly after sustaining head injuries following the incident. /jpv

MRT-3 ADVISORY

At 12:16 PM today, a street vagrant jumped over and fell at the interstation of tracks of Buendia and Ayala.

The matter is now being addressed by concerned MRT-3 personnel, medical personnel, and police authorities.

Train movement is being regulated.

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— DOTr MRT-3 (@dotrmrt3) October 15, 2019