20190322 Bus catches fire on EDSA near Shaw Tunnel
Philippines Mar 21 2019 “Automobile & Railway”
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Bus catches fire on EDSA near Shaw Tunnel
Updated: 2019–03–22
A bus caught fire on EDSA on Friday night, disrupting the usual rush hour traffic.
According the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority, the fire occupied one lane on the northbound side near the EDSA Shaw tunnel.
Several YouScoopers shared their videos of the incident.
According to GMA News’ Dano Tingcungco in his report for 24 Oras, the bus was carrying at least 30 passengers, but no one was hurt in the incident.
According to initial information from Mandaluyong Fire Protection unit, the blaze started around 6:30 p.m. and was declared out past 7 p.m.
According to Patrolman Jayrome Maggay from the Eastern Police District (EPD), the flames started from the back portion of the bus.
Maggay said around 30 passengers were evacuated from the bus shortly after the appearance of smoke. The driver was the last to get off.
Maggay also said an explosion was heard from the scene.
“Five to 10 minutes nung nagliliyab siya, saka po sumabog,” the police officer said in a live interview.
The bus was plying the route Novaliches Alabang via Novaliches via Malinta exit via EDSA-NLEX.
Web Source: The Nation
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