2 trucks, 1 van figure in accident on Katipunan Avenue, QC

Three vehicles—a 22-wheeler truck, a 10-wheeler truck, and a closed delivery van—got into an accident on Katipunan Avenue in Quezon City on Saturday morning.

The accident occurred in front of Ateneo de Manila University, according to a report on Super Radyo dzBB by Luisito Santos.

Tatlong truck, nagkarambola sa northbound ng Katipunan Avenue sa Quezon City; Langis mula sa isang naaksidenteng truck, tumagas, ayon kay Leila Marcelo ng @MMDA. pic.twitter.com/fUFHHpneQo

— DZBB Super Radyo (@dzbb) March 22, 2019

LOOK: 3 truck nagkarambola sa Katipunan Avenue, Quezon City @dzbb pic.twitter.com/0cIDVORyRu

— Luisito Santos (@luisitosantos03) March 22, 2019

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority said on Twitter that the accident occurred at 5:15 a.m.

The MMDA has already sent personnel to assist the motorists.

MMDA ALERT: Vehicular accident at Katipunan Ateneo Gate 2 NB involving trailer truck and dump truck as of 5:15 AM. 1 lane occupied. MMDA assisted. #mmda

— Official MMDA (@MMDA) March 22, 2019

According to the companion of the driver of the 22-wheeler truck, the driver of their truck carrying sand fell asleep while behind the wheel.

Their truck then hit a 10-wheeler truck and a closed delivery van.

The accident also caused an oil spill which has posed a problem for three motorcycle riders, one of whom was brought to the hospital.

LOOK: Nilagyan na ng kusot ng MMDA ang bahagi ng kalsada kung saan tumagas ang langis mula sa mga nagkarambolang truck sa Katipunan Avenue, Quezon City @dzbb pic.twitter.com/weQq2aRmmU

— Luisito Santos (@luisitosantos03) March 22, 2019

Northbound traffic became heavy, with the tailend reaching the Quirino Memorial Medical Center.

The three vehicles have not yet been cleared from the accident area as of posting time. —KG, GMA News