The flow of traffic slowed down after three 10-wheeler trucks colided with three automobiles at Quirino Avenue in Manila City on Friday morning, January 19.

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According to Christian Maño's live report during DZRH Damdaming Bayan, it took almost an hour for the Manila Disaster Risk and Reduction Management Office (DRRMO) to remove the driver from being stuck in his distorted car.

The truck driver, who chose to hide his identity, said their truck contained sand from Pampanga and Cavite.

He recalled that the vehicle lost brake when they were traversing Quirino Avenue.

"Habang binabaybay ko na 'tong Quirino Avenue, nakita ko sa stoplight dito kaya pagdating sa may [Quirino Avenue] nawalan ng preno," the driver said.

"Ang ginawa ko kinabig ko pakaliwa para maiwasan sana yung mga sasakyan, pero tumama pa rin," he added.

The Manila DRRMO said five individuals received medical assistance after the accident.