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Manila, Philippines – Transportation Secretary Manuel Roxas ordered on June 22, 2012, the suspension of the train driver of the Philippine National Railways in the train accident in Iriga City, Camarines Sur, Friday morning where Mayon Ltd., an ordinary PNR train bound for Ligao, Albay hit a tricycle.
The PNR
train was three kilometers away from Iriga station at decelerating speed of 35
to 30kph when the accident happened at Zone 1, San Isidro, Iriga City.
At
6:54am, an obstruction appeared on the track which compelled the train driver
to continuously blow horn and apply full brakes. Despite these, the train hit
the obstruction which turned out to be an overloaded tricycle with 17
passengers.
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The
tricycle driver persisted in crossing the track despite warnings from residents
and bystanders to stop because a train was approaching. It tried to beat the train resulting in the
accident.
The
incident happened in an illegal railroad crossing and not among the 256
authorized and planned railroad crossings operated by the Philippine
National Railways (PNR).
The authorized
PNR crossings are equipped with standard barrier and signage. Also, PNR drivers
are trained to slow down and to be on the lookout in passing these authorized
railroad crossings. At speed of 35kph,
it will take 1km for the train to come to a full stop.
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“We
commiserate with the families of the victims for the unnecessary lost of lives
and injuries. Tragic as it is, it was totally preventable had extra caution
been exercised,” Roxas said.
Based on
PNR report, two residents acting as crossing guard tried to stop the tricycle
driver from crossing the illegal railroad.
Also residents shouted and hand-signaled the tricycle driver to warn him
of the incoming train but ignored and still tried to cross the unauthorized
railroad. The reckless tricycle driver was also wearing earphones when the
accident occurred
Constancio
Toledano, PNR Bicol regional district manager said one teacher and two students
were killed on the spot while three others, including the driver, who were in
critical condition, died in the hospital.
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The six casualties
were identified as: Kimberly Doroteo; Danilo Doroteo; Ken Lester Doroteo; Shiela
Sapinoso; Lauren Legada; and, John Rosal.
Those
injured were rushed to Rinconada Regional Medical Hospital in Nabua, Camarines
Sur and Lourdes Hospital in Iriga City.
The Department
of Transportation and Communications (DOTC)
has directed PNR to provide humanitarian aid and immediate assistance to the
fatalities and injured passengers.
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