MANILA, Philippines — A 26-year-old MRT-3 passenger died over two hours after collapsing inside a southbound train headed to Ortigas Station.
An incident report released by the MRT-3 said that the passenger, Marielle Ann Mar, collapsed at 9:48 a.m. and was carried out of the train by station guards a minute later.
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First aid was immediately administered until the arrival of a Lifeline Ambulance which took the passenger to Victor R. Potenciano Medical Center in Mandaluyong City.
Hospital staff tried to revive her but she was pronounced dead at 12:05 p.m.
The cause of her death, however, remains unknown as her family refused an autopsy.
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The Department of Transportation and the MRT-3 management extended their condolences to the passenger's family.
They added that they have extended all necessary assistance, including payment of medical and funeral expenses.