Three devotees were injured during the Traslacion procession of the centuries-old image of Jesus Nazareno in Manila. The injuries occurred while some devotees attempted to climb the andas, the carriage that carries the image. The MMDA's first aid station has treated 120 individuals since January 7, and the Philippine Red Cross has helped 111 patients early Thursday.
Three people were given medical attention after they got wounded during the Traslacion or the procession of the centuries-old image of Jesus Nazareno , the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority said Thursday. Some of the devotees got injured while trying to climb the andas or the carriage that bears the image of Hesus Nazareno. According to MMDA, the first patient had a cut on his right foot along Katigbak Drive.
Eloisa Lopez AndasThe Traslacion from Quirino Grandstand going to Quiapo Church started at 4:41 a.m.Last year, around 6.5 million devotees participated in Traslacion that was completed in 14 hours, 59 minutes and 10 seconds.Earlier, the Manila Police District said devotees climbing up the andas are slowing down the traditional Traslacion."Tuloy-tuloy naman ang usad, kaya lang marami pa ring nag-aattempt na sumampa," said MPD Director Police Brigadier General Arnold Thomas Ibay.
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