A defective Metro Rail Transit train has crashed into a barrier at the Taft Station Wednesday, injuring dozens of passengers, reports said. The incident has also caused a stampede in the usually crowded train station, while train operations have been halted for the rest of the MRT line. “We are currently undergoing necessary intervention for the technical problem encountered. We apologize for the inconvenience,” the MRT management said via Twitter. In an interview over dzBB, MRT spokesperson Hernando Cabrera said the train came to a halt between the Magallanes and Taft stations due to technical problems. It had to be pushed by another train as it had no power, Cabrera said, adding that passengers were trapped in the troubled train as there was no safe exit for them. “Ang naging problema po natin, nakalas po iyong cable na nakakabit dun sa tren,” Cabrera said. The uncontrolled train, he added, continued to move until it hit the barrier at Taft. Regina Santos, one of the passengers, said passengers thought they heard a loud explosion after the south-bound train left Magallanes station. “Sabi namin bababa na lang kami pero hindi kami pinababa. Nag stampede na sa loob,” said Santos. Passengers scrambled to the first coach, which is reserved for the elderly and pregnant women. The train hit an electric post outside the Taft Station. Robert Granado of Pasay police said it would have been a bigger accident if the electric post wasn’t able to stop the train. At least 20 passengers hurt in the accident have been reportedly been rushed to the Pasay City General Hospital while another 10 passengers have been brought to the San Juan De Dios Hospital. Passengers hurt in the accident have reportedly been rushed to the San Juan De Dios Hospital and the Pasay City General Hospital. Commuters have meanwhile been advised to avoid the area. “Derailed MRT train at Pasay-Taft Station. MMDA Rescue and enforcers on location. Expect heavy traffic,” MMDA said via Twitter. In a tweet at around 5:15 p.m., the MRT management said, “We are running SB and NB but expect delay approaching Taft Ave. because we are utilizing single tract in reversing.” Photo credit to the Owner(s)
Posted on: Wed, 13 Aug 2014 09:10:50 +0000
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