Faulty LRT-1 door that slams shut alarms passengers

A video of a malfunctioning door of a LRT-1 coach, which made passengers worry about their safety, has become viral on Facebook.

The video, posted by Seemon Florano on Monday, shows the door snapping shut instead of closing slowly. As of Tuesday night, it has been viewed 1.4 million times and has 30,862 "shares."

Florano, in an interview by GMA News' Dano Tingcungco on "24 Oras" on Tuesday, said he was slightly hurt when the door closed and hit him on his shoulderblade.

"Medyo tinamaan lang ako sa likod sa bandang balikat. Mare-realize mo kapag naipit ka pala, nakakatakot kasi sobrang lakas nung impact. Although walang nasasaktan, kasi wina-warning-an namin lahat ng pasahero dun," he said.

The report said the Department of Transportation (DOTr) has already been informed of the situation and has called on the LRT-1 management to address the problem.

"They (LRT-1) management pledged to conduct a swift and thorough investigation..." the DOTr said.

The DOTr, in turn, has asked passengers to "alert station personnel should similar events happen."

"Rest assured that this administration will do its best not to compromise the safety of our commuters," it added.

Rochelle Gamboa, LRT spokesperson, said the problem has already been "rectified."

"The door's fault, which was the subject of a viral video yesterday, has been rectified, Sept. 20, same day of incident," she said. 

LRT-1 runs from Monumento in Caloocan City to Baclaran in Parañaque City. —Rie Takumi/KBK, GMA News