MANILA, Philippines — At least one person was killed while were four others were injured after a steel girder from a portion of the ongoing Skyway project fell on vehicles passing on the East Service Road in Muntinlupa City on Saturday morning. ADVERTISEMENTIn a statement, Skyway contractor EEI Corporation said the accident happened along the East Service Road in Barangay Cupang, Muntinlupa City at 8:50 a.m.“At 8:50 this morning, a crane that was being positioned for its next task tilted and fell on the girder spanning the two posts of the north-bound Skyway extension project,” EEI said. “The girder fell on vehicles below, killing at least one and injuring at least persons who were rushed by ambulances from the Skyway O&M Corp. and EEI to various hospitals,” EEI added. Those injured were brought to the Asian Hospital and Medical Center for treatment. /MUFRead Next

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer November 21, 2020 04:51 UTC