Tricycle tips over after getting caught on a low-hanging cable in Manila, Philippines

On October 23, 2026, in Manila, Philippines, a security video captured a tricycle accident caused by a low-hanging utility cable. In the video, at approximately 5:26 p.m., a tricycle travels along the street when its upper frame catches a sagging cable stretched across the road. As the vehicle continues moving, the cable pulls it backward and sideways, causing the tricycle to lift off the ground and overturn onto its side in the middle of the road. Another tricycle driver and several pedestrians quickly rush to help the driver and lift the overturned vehicle back upright. According to reports, the incident highlights the safety risks posed by dangling telecommunications and internet cables, which can endanger motorists and other road users.