LRT1 passenger jumped onto tracks, LRMC clarifies

The female passenger earlier reported to have fallen onto the tracks of the Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT1) has been found to have jumped as a train was approaching, the line operator clarified Wednesday afternoon.

"At 06:45 a.m., a 32-year old female passenger jumped onto LRT1 train tracks at the Doroteo Jose Station as a northbound train was approaching, causing delay in the train operations," Light Rail Manila Corp. (LRMC) said in a statement.

LRMC said the LRT1 was temporarily stopped at 06:45 a.m., and normal operations resumed at 07:09 a.m.

LRMC head of communications Jacqueline Gorospe earlier said that the female passenger fell onto the tracks after she got dizzy.

According to the LRMC, its team immediately responded to pull out the passenger, who was initially brought to Jose Reyes Memorial Medical Center for a medical observation, and was later transferred to Medical Center Manila for a full medical examination.

"Based on medical findings, the passenger sustained head lacerations and bruises due to impact from the fall," it said.

The passenger is has since undergone x-ray ultrasounds and a computed tomography (CT) scan.

"LRMC commends the train operator for presence of mind and performing an emergency break for safety, as well as the operations and safety teams for quick response to the incident," it said.

Moving forward, the company called on the public to follow the rules and regulations implemented at its stations and trains.

"The company reserves the right to deny entry to individuals who pose safety and security risk," it said. —LDF, GMA News