Thursday, September 2, 2010

News Update At least 3 people hurt in Skyway accident

MANILA, Philippines – At least three people were hurt after a cargo truck lost control and slammed into a passenger bus along the Skyway in Paranaque City, an official said today.

In a radio interview, Ed Nepomuceno, vice president for operations of Skyway Corp., said the accident happened around 5:30 a.m. at the southbound exit of Sucat Road.

"Our personnel rushed the victims to the Asian Hospital," Nepomuceno said, adding that the victims only suffered minor injuries.

He said Skyway personnel have already cleared the bus and cargo truck in the area. - By Dennis Carcamo