2 dead, 14 hurt in 5-vehicle smashup in Marikina City

A wayward delivery truck plows through traffic in Marikina City, killing two persons.

MANILA, Philippines - Two persons were killed while 14 others were injured on Wednesday after a wayward delivery truck plowed through traffic in Marikina City. 

Initial police report showed that a 10-wheeler delivery truck lost its brakes while speeding along a flyover toward Bonifacio Avenue, Barangay Barangka, Marikina around 11:30 a.m. 

The truck rammed four other vehicles, including two L-300 vans, a motorcycle and a passenger jeepney, the report said. 

Two of the victims immediately died due to severe injuries.

The other victims were rushed to the Amang Rodriguez Medical Center for treatment.

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