The office of the Davao City Water District (DCWD) in Bajada has been closed temporarily after a gas tanker crashed into the building following a collision with a taxi on Wednesday, January 28, 2026.

Authorities said the gas tanker was traveling on JP Laurel Avenue when the taxi it was following allegedly made a sudden U-turn as its passenger was reportedly on the way to pay a water bill.

However, the tanker hit the taxi and was dragged forward, hitting several parked motorcycles, before the tanker rammed into the DCWD office.

Due to the impact, the taxi’s airbag inflated, and the passenger was brought to a hospital after sustaining minor injuries.

The driver of the gas tanker will face charges for reckless imprudence resulting in slight physical injury and damage to property.

“Gi-try niya og likay apan naglisod na siya kay dako iyang sakyanan pag maneuver naguyod niya ang taxi after pagbangga nabanggaan pud ang mga motor luckily lang pud kay wala nasulod kay naay fountain diha didto nahulog,” Traffic Investigator, Senior Master Sergeant James Aquino, said.

The area was cordoned off immediately to ensure public safety.

Personnel of the Davao City Fire District inspected the tanker and confirmed that there was no fuel leakage, as the vehicle was empty at that time.

After the incident, DCWD closed its Bajada office temporarily and conducted a preemptive evacuation to ensure the safety of its staff and customers.

DCWD said it will issue a notice once the operation resumes.