Vehicular collision downs power in parts of Antipolo City

ANTIPOLO CITY, Philippines – A truck carrying cement bags hit a commuter van and crashed into a power pole in Antipolo City, causing a power outage and heavy traffic in parts of the city east of the Philippine capital on Monday morning, December 4.

A tricycle and a motorcycle were also dragged into the incident near Alta Vista Subdivision, Barangay San Roque, based on a video posted by Antipolo City Mayor Casimiro “Jun” Ynares III.

“Expect slowdown of traffic flow in Ortigas Extension …due to a vehicular accident,” the mayor said in a 10:18 am traffic advisory. 

Meralco’s information office told Rappler repair crews were already undertaking line switching so power could be restored as soon as possible in the affected areas. No estimate was given as to how long it would take. 

Radio DZBB said the truck driver first lost control of the vehicle prior to the collision with the van. The report said five people in the UV Express van were slightly injured, and that vehicles going up to Antipolo City have been rerouted. – Rappler.com