A devotee reportedly fainted amidst the procession of the Black Nazarene's image along Arlegui Street in Manila on Tuesday afternoon, January 9.
In a video captured by DZRH broadcast journalist Edniel Parrosa, it could be seen that a seemingly unconscious woman was carried by the sea of crowds into the first aid station.
The procession reportedly got stuck along Arlegui St. as the number of devotees boomed and the way was too tight.
WATCH: Isang babae na hinimatay sa kalagitnaan ng prusisyon ang pinagpasa-pasahan dahil na rin sa tuluyang pagdami ng mga deboto | via @ednielparrosa #Nazareno2024 #SamaSamaTayoPilipino pic.twitter.com/BIXkfwwC4W
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WATCH: Hindi mahulugang-karayom ang mga deboto ng Poong Itim na Nazareno sa Arlegui St. cor. Casal St. nang dumaan ang Andas dito. | via @ednielparrosa, DZRH News#Nazareno2024#SamaSamaTayoPilipino pic.twitter.com/PS5gxoCsyN
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As of 2 PM, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) reported that it served 600 individuals who sustained injuries amidst the Translation.
Of the 600, 256 patients had their vital signs examined while 27 others were sent to the Emergency Field Hospital and the Philippine General Hospital.
The PRC said 180 patients received treatment for abrasion, burn, dizziness, puncture, laceration, difficulty in breathing, chest pain, hyperventilation, wound, headache, elevated blood pressure, and infected wound.
Six patients got involved in major cases such as head trauma, laceration, incision, fainting, severe chest pain, and a suspected fracture on the left ankle.
The PRC also reported that its volunteers provided psychosocial first aid to six patients.
The Philippine National Police expects that the number of devotees joining the annual procession will hit more than 3.2 million.
