One killed, nine hurt as ten-wheeler hits several vehicles in Antipolo

One died while nine others were injured after a 10-wheeler truck lost control and plowed through several tricycles, private vehicles, and a motorcycle along Olalia Road, Barangay Santa Cruz in Antipolo City.

According to Jamie Santos’ report on “24 Oras,” the victim has not yet been identified.

Meanwhile, seven of the injured individuals were brought to the Rizal Provincial Hospital Annex 1, one was brought to the Antipolo City Hospital Annex 1, and one was brought to the Metro Antipolo Hospital.

The truck was carrying sacks of rice from Isabela and was on its way to Boso-Boso, Rizal. The driver said he suddenly lost control of the vehicle.

“Basta na-kwan, may suminga ho na hangin, ‘yun nawalan na. Tas ‘yun diretsyo na. Humihingi ako ng kwan ng tawad sa kanila,” the driver said.

A photo taken by GMA News showed several individuals lying on the ground after the encounter, some of whom were thrown after they were run over by the truck.

“Diretsyo po siya tas nung dumating siya sa likod ko, ng tricycle ko, tinumbok niya ‘yung likod ko. Pag-tumbok, bumaliktad po ‘yung tricycle ko tapos bumalandra ako dito sa ibang mga sasakya na papunta ng Antipolo,” Marcelo said.

“Tapos nung bumaliktad po ang tricycle ko, kumapit na po ako sa manibela, inipit ko na ‘yung hita ko sa upuan para hindi ako makalawa. Kasi kung kakalas ako, maari po akong kaladkarin, mamatay po ako,” he added.

Another victim said he was surprised after feeling that his vehicle somewhat flew.

“Pumikit na lang ako kasi ang bilis, eh. Hindi ko na alam nangyari,” Salvador Tarabas said.

“Nagsigawan ‘yung tao tsaka bumubusina siya, ‘yung truck, na parang gusto niya patabihin ‘yung mga tao,” Bener Guban, meanwhile, said.

Another one revealed that she went under a tricycle, causing her injuries.

“‘Yung biglang lingon ko lang po, andyan na po ‘yung tricycle. ‘Yun pala ‘yung tricycle na ‘yun na-araro na simula sa taas. Nailalim po ako kaya ganyan po, nailalim po ako sa tricycle,” Sisa Macaraeg said.

“‘Tas ‘yung tricycle po na nakabangga sa amin, ‘yun po ‘yung namatay,” she added. -Joahna Lei Casilao/NB, GMA News