2 telco posts fall as passing truck hits cables in Manila


Two posts of a telecom company fell after a passing truck hit cables on Ronquillo Street in Sta. Cruz, Manila, Saturday morning, May 11, the Manila Traffic and Parking Bureau (MTPB) said.

 

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Authorities temporarily closed a portion along Ronquillo St. corner Florentino St. in Sta. Cruz, Manila on Saturday, May 11, 2024, due to the fallen posts of a telecom company. (Photos from Arnold Quizol/MANILA BULLETIN)

Due to the incident, authorities closed a portion of Ronquillo Street to motorists.

They advised motorists to take alternate routes.

Reports said the passing truck hit the cables, pulling down the two posts.  

MTPB chief Dennis Viaje said that linemen had been dispatched to the area to clean up the hanging cables.

Meanwhile, some telecom companies said they are willing to help replace the affected poles to restore the operation of the damaged lines.