The 26-year-old is stable and recovering in the hospital, the Department of Transportation says
MANILA, Philippines – A 26-year-old man is recovering in the hospital after jumping onto the tracks of the Light Rail Transit Line 1 on Saturday morning, August 19.
“The train operator was able to immediately apply the emergency brake when the passenger jumped on the tracks,” said Transportation Assistant Secretary for Railways Jorjette Aquino.
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