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Ten injured when escalator goes haywire at train station in the Philippines

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Ten commuters were injured when an escalator went haywire at a train station in the Philippines.

The terrifying mechanical malfunction unfolded at the Taft Avenue station of the Metro Rail Transit (MRT-3) in the capital Manila on Saturday, March 8.

CCTV footage shows passengers riding the crowded moving staircase when it suddenly halted, then moved downwards at an accelerated speed.

Locals can be seen falling on each other, with some thrown to the ground.

Train management reported that the main drive chain of the motor-powered stairs was damaged and vowed to cover the medical expenses of those injured.

MRT-3 General Manager Oscar Bongon said: 'We apologise to our passengers and we are coordinating with those affected by the incident.'

The damaged escalator was repaired on Tuesday afternoon.

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