2 women killed in motorcycle accident at Manila bridge

Two of three female motorcycle riders were killed after figuring in a freak accident at the Ayala Bridge in Manila before midnight Thursday.

Police are verifying information the driver of the motorcycle may have been under the influence of liquor, radio dzBB reported early Friday.

An initial investigation showed the motorcycle crashed after it hit the railing at the Ayala Bridge past 11 p.m. The driver and one of the backriders were killed on the spot.

The second backrider was seriously injured and rushed to a hospital for treatment.

Police are verifying claims by witnesses that the motorcycle driver smelled of liquor. Also, police found only one helmet at the scene.

Witnesses also claimed the motorcycle was speeding when it crashed.

The motorcycle was heading for Legarda Street when it crashed, dzBB's Roland Bola said. — Joel Locsin /LBG, GMA News