2 dead, 34 injured in road crashes in Philippines over weekend
MANILA, March 24 (Xinhua) -- Two people died and 34 others were hurt in two separate road crashes in the Philippines over the weekend, local authorities said Sunday. A municipal disaster prevention official said a female bus collector was killed after a passenger bus rammed into a trailer truck parked on the roadside in a town in Davao de Oro province in the southern Philippines around 4 a.m. local time on Sunda.....»»
Bill seeks review of rules on reckless imprudence
The country’s road safety laws must be reviewed to address the liability of drivers in cases of traffic violations and accidents, a lawmaker from Bukidnon said yesterday, citing the high number of vehicular crashes in Metro Manila......»»
5 die in Pangasinan vehicular mishaps
Five people died while two others were injured in separate road accidents in Pangasinan over the weekend......»»
Road-clearing ops to ensure emergency road accessibility
THE City Government of Davao carried out a road-clearing operation on February 16, 2023, at Barangay 31-D to ensure emergency road accessibility......»»
Section of Devon Road in New Plymouth closed following serious crash
Emergency services are responding to a serious crash on Devon Road in New Plymouth.The crash was reported to Police at 7.10pm and involved several cars.Devon Road is closed between De Havilland Drive and Corbett Road, including access to Airport Drive/New Plymouth Airport.At this stage there is no information regarding injuries but an update will be provided as soon as that information is available.....»»
Serious Crash, Longbeach Road, Willowby
Police are responding to a two vehicle crash on Longbeach Road near Winslow Willowby Road, Willowby, Ashburton.The crash was reported around 5:40pm.One person is in a critical condition, and a helicopter is enroute.The Serious Crash Unit has been advised.The road is blocked and motorists are advised to expect delays.ENDS Issued by Police Media Centre Sou.....»»
53% drop in Davao City’s road accidents: DCPO-TEU
The Davao City Police Office-Traffic Enforcement Unit (DCPO-TEU) has reported a significant 53% decrease in road accidents during the first 16 days of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023. Deputy Chief Pcpt. Raymundo B. Bacera Jr. revealed these statistics during the ISpeak media forum, citing 213 recorded incidents in 2023, compared to only 102 in 2024. He noted a reduction in the number of vehicles involved, from 120 to 51. Human error was identified as the primary cause of accidents, accounting for 97% of cases, while vehicle defects and road defects contributed to 2% and 1% of incidents, respectively. Private vehicles were involved in 40% of the accidents, with common human errors including texting/calling while driving, overtaking, and speeding. The peak hours for accidents were identified as between 2 pm to 4 pm. Despite the implementation of the New Speed Limit Ordinance, which came into effect on January 11, 2024, Dionisio Abude, head of the City Transport and Traffic Management Office (CTTMO), emphasized that the ordinance cannot guarantee the absence of road incidents, highlighting the critical role of driver behavior and driving habits. Since the ordinance's enforcement, CTTMO and DCPO-TEU have issued citations to 730 violators, with private vehicles constituting 49% of the total, followed by motorcycles, taxis, trucks, public utility jeepneys, buses, and public utility vans......»»
3 dead, 1 injured after multi-vehicle crash in Philippines
MANILA, May 7 (Xinhua) -- Three people have been killed and one severely injured following a multi-vehicle crash in Nueva Ecija province, north of Manila, police said Tuesday. Police said the accident happened on Monday after an Asian utility vehicle hit the rear of the tricycle carrying the three victims, causing it to lose control and collide with an oncoming tanker truck along a highway in Cabanatuan City in.....»»
1 dead, 1 injured in Philippine capital fire
MANILA, May 5 (Xinhua) -- One female was killed and another adult injured in a fire that broke out in Manila City on Sunday, the Bureau of Fire Protection said. Firefighter Charles Bacoco told reporters that the fire broke out around 9:30 a.m. local time, trapping the sleeping bedridden woman inside a building. Bacoco said the fire started at a residential building at the back of a hotel owned by the vict.....»»
1 dead, 3 hurt in Ronda stabbing and shooting
CEBU CITY, Philippines — A construction foreman died, while three others were injured, in a stabbing and shooting incident in Barangay Tupas, Ronda town, on Sunday evening, April 28, 2024. The foreman was identified as Zaldy Silangan Baylosis, 33 years old, a native of Bindoy, Negros Oriental, while the injured were identified as Raymond Turno.....»»
Young woman found dead in Pinamungajan, Cebu
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Police continue to investigate the death of a young woman whose body was found dumped in a creek in Pinamungajan town in southern Cebu on Monday, January 15. Authorities in the area received a dead person alarm at 1:20 p.m. on Monday. A concerned citizen reported discovering a dead body of.....»»
6 dead in Sydney shopping center attack
SYDNEY, Australia — Six people were killed and several others injured — including a small child — when a knife-wielding attacker rampaged through a busy Sydney shopping center on Saturday, Australian police said. Multiple people were stabbed by the unidentified assailant, who was shot dead by a policewoman at the scene. The incident occurred at.....»»
5 dead, 2 missing in Davao de Oro floods
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 02 February) – The Office of Civil Defense (OCD)-Davao reported five persons were confirmed dead while two others were still missing due to flooding and landslides in Davao de Oro province. During Kapihan sa Philippine Information Agency (PIA) on Friday, OCD-Davao director Ednar G. Dayanghirang also said seven persons were injured […].....»»
Illegal road works?: Alarm raised over road development within watershed areas in Barangay Carmen
A DAVAO City Councilor has raised concerns regarding road construction within the watershed areas of Barangay Carmen, Baguio District......»»
SK chair, others to face road-related law violation charges
SEVERAL youths, including a Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) chairman in Malita, Davao Occidental, who were seen in a viral video over road-related law violations and reckless driving incident along the Coastal Road in Bago Aplaya, earlier this month will be put under custody in Davao City’s police offices for different charges......»»
Bus driver dead in Quezon road mishap
A bus driver died while nine people were injured when the vehicle crashed into two houses along Maharlika Highway in Sitio Mangrove, Barangay Ibabang Palsabango in Pagbilao, Quezon on Tuesday night......»»
2 dead in Laguna road mishap
Two persons died while 14 others were injured in a smashup of five vehicles in Nagcarlan, Laguna on Friday......»»
Serious crash, Hawke s Bay Expressway
Emergency services are in attendance at a serious two-vehicle collision on the Hawke's Bay Expressway.At least one person is reportedly seriously injured. The southbound lane of Kennedy Road to Meanee Road is blocked and will be for some time. ENDS Issued by the Police Media Centre Source: NZ Police.....»»
Serious crash - Waioeka Road
Emergency services are responding to a serious vehicle collision on Waioeka Road.Police were notified at 7:18.Initial indications suggest several people have been injured.Motorists are asked to avoid the area, diversions will be in place for some time. ENDS Issued by the Police Media Centre Source: NZ Police.....»»
Cebu City sets 14 road opening, widening projects worth P3.8B
CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Cebu City government is set to implement 14 road opening and widening projects this year in a bid to ease traffic. Engr. Miralex Toribio, acting assistant city engineer of the Department of Engineering and Public Works (DEPW), disclosed that around P3.8 billion worth of road opening and widening projects.....»»
Road rage disrupts morning traffic
MANDAUE CITY, Philippines – A physical altercation between a taxi driver and a truck driver in the middle of the road on J.P Rizal St. in Barangay Tabok, Mandaue City, last Tuesday morning was caught on video and went viral on the Internet. As a response to this road rage incident, the Traffic Enforcement Agency.....»»