LOOK: Several Electrical Posts Fall in Binondo, Injuring Three People
The whole of Quentin Paredes is closed following the incident.
(SPOT.ph) At least seven electrical posts fell in Binondo for still unknown reasons on Wednesday, August 3, injuring three people who are being treated in the hospital.
The incident was reported at 12:41 p.m. at the corner of Ongpin Street and Quintin Paredes Road near the Binondo Church. Some electrical posts fell on parked cars, but most ended up blocking the roads.
The Manila Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office and Manila Fire District, along with Meralco, have yet to determine the cause of the incident. In the meantime, Meralco has shut off the electricity for the safety of the responders and the residents in the area.
“Agad naman rumesponde ang aming mga crew sa site. Kasalukuyan kaming nakikipag-ugnayan sa mga awtoridad at nagsasagawa ng imbestigasyon para matukoy ang naging sanhi ng insidente. Base sa inisyal na impormasyon, wala namang naapektuhang serbisyo ng kuryente,” Meralco’s Head of Corporate Communications Joe Zaldarriaga said in a statement.
“Inaasikaso na rin ng Meralco ang mga nadamay at naapektuhan ng insidente particular sa aspeto ng property damage. Humihingi ako ng pag-unawa at pasensya sa abalang naidulot ng insidenteng ito.”
The whole stretch of the Quintin Paredes Road is also closed, according to the Manila Public Information Office. The Manila Traffic and Parking Bureau (MTPB) will be issuing a traffic advisory for alternate routes soon.
Also read: Meralco Can't Cut Your Power Supply Without a 48-Hour Notice, SC Rules
Take note of these alternate routes in Binondo
To avoid inconvenience, take note of these alternate routes, according to the Manila Traffic and Parking Bureau:
For vehicles bound to Taft Avenue Southbound:
From Juan Luna Street
- Right to San Fernando Bridge
- Left to Muelle de Binondo
- Left to Dasmariñas Street
- Right to Juan Luna Street to point of destination
From Quintin Paredes Street (After Jones Bridge)
- Right to Escolta Street
- Left to Plaza Sta. Cruz
- Right to Bustos Street
- Left to Rizal Avenue (Avenida)
- Left to Lope de Vega Street
- Left to Tomas Mapua
- Right to C. M. Recto Avenue to point of destination
