Four vehicular accidents and a meals poisoning incident have been reported thus far within the nation this Holy Week, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council mentioned Friday.
Based on the NDRRMC’s 8 a.m. report, 13 folks had been damage in these incidents within the Ilocos and Northern Mindanao Regions.
On Holy Wednesday, the NDRRMC mentioned a motorbike and a automobile received into an accident in Tagudin, Ilocos Sur. Crash sufferer Edwin Mendoza from Rosario suffered a number of abrasions and again ache.
In Vigan, a wheel of a calesa was broken whereas touring some guests. Frontliners assisted the “cuchero” and passengers.
On Holy Tuesday, the NDRRMC mentioned a person was injured after a vehicular accident on Sayre Highway in Maramag, Bukidnon. The sufferer was given first assist and delivered to the Bukidnon Provincial Hospital.
On Holy Monday, a motorbike and a “kurongkurong” – a motorbike with a sidecar – figured in an accident. Five victims, principally minors, suffered minor scratches.
In Lopez Jaena, Misamis Occidental, six college students, all aged 9, complained about stomach ache associated to meals poisoning after consuming sunflower seeds .
The youngsters had been delivered to Rural Health Unit-Lopez Jaena for medical remedy. They had been later they had been despatched residence, based on the NDRRMC.
“As our nation solemnly observes the Holy Week, keep in mind the safety of our families and homes,” NDRRMC executive director Undersecretary Ariel Nepomuceno said.
“Check the vehicles you will use when you travel, list emergency hotlines in your destination, secure your homes, and stay safe,” he added.
Earlier, Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Police General Rodolfo Azurin Jr. called on all commanders of the police force to aspire for a zero-casualty week.
“For all vacationers by way of totally different airways or seaports, let’s all be sure that no untoward incidents will occur on the airports and seaports particularly the bags or belongings of passengers,” he said.
“To these taking the bus, please be sure that the drivers are okay, not drained and the buses are in good operating circumstances. Let’s hold this holy week one of many most secure and most peaceable,” he added. — DVM, GMA Integrated News
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