Riders hurt as truck topples, spills syrup on Manila road

A tanker truck toppled to its side early Tuesday morning along Ramon Magsaysay Boulevard in Manila City, causing its cargo of syrup to spill and left several motorists hurt due to the slippery road.

According to the report of Super Radyo dzBB's Manny Vargas on "Balitangali", the truck helper said the driver lost control of the vehicle while descending North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) Connector due to its heavy cargo. The driver decided to tilt the truck at a section of Ramon Magsaysay Boulevard so he could bring it to a stop.

Motorists were stuck in a sticky situation because of the syrup that covered the road. This caused several motorcycle riders to slip, fall, and get hurt. 

The syrup was said to be an ingredient for making candy.

To manage vehicular flow, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) implemented a stop-and-go scheme while a flushing operation was conducted on the road. 

However, the incident still caused heavy traffic that stretched 3 kilometers, the report added. 

The truck helper also said the driver told him that he would go to the hospital to have his wounds checked, but eventually he no longer responded to calls. 

The westbound lane of Ramon Magsaysay Boulevard was passable as of posting time.

Meanwhile, the truck had yet to be towed but was not disrupting the traffic in the area. 

The report said it was up to the truck owner to clear the vehicle from the road. — Vince Angelo Ferreras/ GMA Integrated News