Overview of the Incident

A severe accident occurred on Sunday at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) in Manila, Philippines, where a vehicle crashed through security barriers, resulting in the deaths of two individuals and injuring several others.

Details of the Collision

Authorities reported that a black SUV struck the entrance of Terminal 1 after breaking through the outer railing. The collision tragically claimed the lives of a man and a five-year-old girl, while four other people sustained injuries.

The Philippine Red Cross confirmed the age of the young victim, noting initial discrepancies in reports regarding her age.

Response and Investigation

The driver of the SUV is now in police custody, and the Land Transportation Office has suspended their driver’s license for a duration of 90 days pending further investigation.

Preliminary investigations suggest that the driver may have accidentally accelerated instead of braking, causing the vehicle to accelerate when another car passed in front of them.

Public Reaction and Authorities’ Statements

Images and videos shared on social media depicted the chaos that ensued, with emergency personnel responding swiftly to the scene. The airport operator, New NAIA Infra Co., urged the public to refrain from speculation and await official updates.

“We understand the concern this incident has caused, especially as images have circulated on social media,” they stated. “We urge the public to not speculate and to wait for verified updates.”

Medical Assistance and Aftermath

Those injured in the crash received immediate medical attention. Shattered glass and debris were evident around the area, illustrating the severity of the impact.

Emergency personnel ensured that the area was secured and the vehicle was later towed away from the scene for further examination.