RESCUERS apply first aid to a female rider who sustained serious injuries after her motorcycle was hit by a train on Aug. 19 in Barangay Bucal, Calamba City, Laguna. (Photo via Danny Estacio)
CALAMBA CITY, Laguna – A 27-year-old female rider was injured after her motorcycle was hit by a Philippine National Railways (PNR) train at the PNR Crossing on Bypass Road, Barangay Bucal, here on Tuesday, Aug. 19
Police identified the victim as Abegail.
Investigation said the victim’s motorcycle suddenly crossed the railroad and was hit by the train.
The victim was thrown almost three meters away and sprawled unconsious on the side of the tracks.
She sustained serious injuries and taken to a hospital in Los Banos City, Laguna.
The motorcycle was completely destroyed and dragged by the train several meters away.
A representative of the PNR and brother-in-law of the victim have met to discuss a settlement.