A 10-wheeler truck snagged power cables and toppled 15 electric posts just before midnight on Monday, leading to injuries and widespread power outages in the area.
Preliminary investigation said that a dump truck accidentally hit a Meralco pole at around 11:49 pm, August 19. Due to the severity of the impact, the cables and 10 other power poles were also affected.
A motorcycle rider and a cyclist sustained injuries when the cables fell on them while they were traveling on Mario Santiago Road in Barangay Lambakin. Additionally, the falling posts damaged a school roof and a subdivision wall.
Power distributor Meralco is currently addressing the situation as 743 households are without electricity due to the incident. Residents are facing significant disruption, having to walk at least one kilometer due to road closures, and some motorists have to abandon their vehicles.
The truck driver is currently in police custody, and his companion has declined to comment. The truck, traveling from Valenzuela City with fill dirt for Marilao, was responsible for the accident. Meralco said it is actively coordinating with authorities and local government to investigate the incident.
“We ask for your understanding regarding this incident and assure you that Meralco will not stop until all affected facilities are restored,” Meralco said.
