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2 reportedly killed as SUV rams NAIA T1 entrance

AN adult male and a four-year-old girl died as an SUV rammed into the departure entrance of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 1 on Sunday morning, the Philippine National Red Cross said.

The still unidentified driver was immediately arrested after the incident.

According to the New NAIA Infra Corp., the operator of NAIA T1, based on the initial reports gathered, the vehicle crashed through the outer railing located at the departure area and continued to the walkway near the entrance.

Courtesy NAIA T1

The area is now cordoned off and access has been restricted to NNIC personnel.

“Individuals who sustained injuries are now currently being treated. The driver involved in the incident is now in the custody of the PNP,” , the Philippine National Police and airport security said.

“We understand the concern this incident has caused, especially as images have circulated on social media,” it added.

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