10 Injured When Escalator Malfunctions in Philippines

An escalator at the Taft Avenue Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3) station in the Philippines malfunctioned on March 8, causing 10 passengers to sustain injuries, The Philippine Star reports. According to reports, the escalator was full of passengers when it malfunctioned, and some of them fell on top of each other. The Department of Transportation (DOTr) made a statement saying that the escalator malfunctioned due to issues with its main drive chain. The DOTr also announced that it would cover medical expenses of those injured. The escalator remained inoperable for three days while MRT-3 staff worked on the repairs.