Passenger bus goes up in flames at Edsa – Shaw tunnel
MANILA, Philippines – A passenger bus caught fire at the mouth of the Edsa-Shaw tunnel (north-bound) Friday evening, Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said.
In a tweet, MMDA said the blaze broke out at 6:39 p.m. and has blocked one lane.
MMDA ALERT: Vehicular fire at EDSA Shaw tunnel NB involving bus as of 6:39 PM. 1 lane occupied. Assisted by MMDA.
— Official MMDA (@MMDA)
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Fire Officer I Joyce Sabawatan of Mandaluyong Fire Department said the fire was extinguished at 6:57 p.m.
Two firetrucks arrived at the scene, Sabawatan said.
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Judan Repuela, driver of Valenzuela Transport Service Cooperative bus, said all 40 passengers were safely evacuated.
“Biglaan lang po umusok sa likod,” Repuela told . “Salamat sa diyos walang nasaktan. Pinababa ko sila.”
He said that faulty wiring could be the cause of fire.
Further investigation is ongoing. / gsg
