4 MRT-3 passengers injured after emergency brakes usedPhoto of workers enjoying a free ride at the MRT-3 during Labor Day, May 1, 2023MANILA, Philippines — Passengers of the Manila Metro Rail Transit System Line 3 (MRT-3) were hurt Wednesday morning after the train system activated one of its safety features. "Four passengers who sustained minor injuries are also already being provided with first aid by Lifeline emergency medical technicians (EMTs)." "Assistant Secretary for Railways and MRT-3 Officer-in-Charge Jorjette B. Aquino, on behalf of MRT-3, wishes to extend her utmost apology to all affected passengers, for the inconvenience brought about by the incident," added the MRT-3 system. "Stations and security personnel have been instructed to provide all assistance to the passengers on-board the train when its emergency brake was activated." The MRT-3 system offered it's "libreng sakay" program for workers last Monday, Labor Day, with the line servicing 23,527 people that day.

Source: Philippine Star May 03, 2023 16:39 UTC