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A 14-wheeler truck collided with a transport network vehicle service (TNVS) car at the corner of San Marcelino and Juan Nakpil Streets in Malate, Manila on Saturday, May 2, injuring two Korean passengers.
According to the Manila District Traffic Enforcement Unit (MDTEU), the victims came from a condominium in Parañaque and were on their way to Malate when the accident occurred.
The TNVS driver was not injured, authorities said.
Initial reports showed that the truck was traveling from the pier to Batangas at around 2 a.m. when the car entered the intersection.
The truck driver said he failed to stop in time, resulting in the collision.
A witness said the car was moving slowly while crossing the intersection, while the truck was running at high speed, causing a strong impact.
Authorities added that the CCTV camera in the area was not operational after the barangay monitoring center was transferred.
The truck driver and the TNVS driver are now under the custody of the MDTEU.
Police are conducting an investigation to determine liability in the incident.