Bus crashes into vehicles, injuring 10 near MRT-7 construction site

A passenger bus caused collisions involving multiple vehicles and crashed into concrete barriers at the MRT-7 construction site on Commonwealth Avenue in Quezon City early Thursday morning, injuring at least 10 individuals.

The incident occurred around 6:55 a.m. when the bus rammed into a UV Express van, nine other vehicles, and five motorcycles, damaging multiple lanes and causing heavy traffic.

Among the damaged vehicles were a sedan, a modern jeepney, a traditional jeepney, and several parked motorcycles, with all vehicles suffering varying degrees of damage.

The tent structure of the Bureau of Animal Industry's inspection site and the perimeter fence of the MRT-7 Doña Carmen Station construction site were also damaged in the incident.

According to reports, the bus driver lost control of its brakes and decided to crash into the avenue's center island instead of further ramming into other vehicles along Commonwealth Avenue.

Those who required medical treatment were taken to East Avenue Medical Center, Rosario Maclang Bautista General Hospital, and Commonwealth Hospital; none of the injured were reported to be in serious condition.

The Land Transportation Office is investigating the multi-vehicle collision, with the bus driver currently under custody for reckless imprudence resulting in multiple property damage and physical injuries.