1 killed, 2 injured in road accident on Edsa early Friday

Photo by Erwin Aguilon/Radyo Inquirer 990 AM

MANILA, Philippines– One was killed after a motorcycle hit a closed container van on Epifanio de Los Santos Avenue (Edsa) early Friday, the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said.

Ernie Fabia of the MMDA metrobase told INQUIRER.net that a motorcycle with three passengers hit a container van along the Edsa northbound in front of the SM City North past 4 a.m.

Fabia said both the motorcycle and the van were speeding when the accident happened.

A report from Radyo Inquirer 990AM said the three individuals on the motorcycle were rushed to the Quezon City General hospital but one was declared dead on arrival.

Police have yet to release the identity of the victims. An investigation is still ongoing.