Three individuals were reportedly injured after five electric posts and three telco poles fell in Binondo, Manila on Thursday afternoon, August 3.
According to the police report, the incident occurred at around 1 p.m. at the corner of Quintin Paredes and Ongpin Streets.The Manila Police District identified the victims as Joffer Dolatre, 32, a resident of Binondo; John Michael Tigoy, 21, of Caloocan City; and Beverly Balledo, 25, of Navotas City.Based on the closed-circuit television footage, the bottom part of one of the posts suddenly broke causing it to fall, while the other posts were pulled down due to the wires connected to them.
Members of the Bureau of Fire Protection and the Manila Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office immediately responded to the area to secure the residents.The Manila Electric Company also dispatched some personnel and linemen to turn off the electricity from the posts. The Manila Traffic and Parking Bureau temporarily closed the roads near the incident for the clearing operation.The fallen posts damaged five cars, two motorcycles, an e-bike, and a bicycle parked in the area.
Meralco Engr. Ariel Lucas said the line team had cleared the roads at 6 p.m. and will start working to restore the power supply to 15 residents affected by the incident.Photo from Manila PIO/MANILA BULLETIN
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