7 Injured After SUV Crashes into School Lobby in Caloocan City
A sport utility vehicle (SUV) crashed into the lobby of a school in Caloocan City, leaving seven people, including six students injured.
On Thursday afternoon, August 14, 2025, seven individuals including four minors ere injured when a sport utility vehicle crashed into a school lobby.
Based on the investigation of the Caloocan police, the driver, a 70-year-old man, accidentally stepped on the accelerator instead of the brake. It caused the SUV to speed forward and slam into the building.
The driver had been at the school to pick up his granddaughter when the accident happened. “Si tatay is magsusundo ng granddaughter niya. Accidentally niya po na naapakan ‘yung accelerator ng sasakyan kaya nagbulusok po ito at pumasok sa education business building ng naturang school,” Caloocan Police Station Acting Chief of Investigation Detection Management Section Police Captain Romel Caburog said.
One of the victims was an eight-year-old boy who was with his father at the time. According to the boy’s mother, her husband had just finished work at the nearby hospital and was waiting with their son when the vehicle suddenly rushed toward them.
The father quickly pushed the child out of harm’s way, preventing more serious injuries. Both sustained minor wounds and bruises.
All victims were taken to the hospital for treatment and were later reported to be in stable condition.
The elderly driver expressed deep regret over the incident, saying it was never his intention to cause harm. He explained that the SUV was supposed to stop in front of the school entrance, but it continued moving forward.
He managed to swerve left, which he believed prevented more students from being hit. He also promised to help with the expenses related to the accident.
Authorities said the driver may face charges of Reckless Imprudence Resulting in Multiple Physical Injuries and Damage to Property.
The school has reminded parents, guardians, and drivers to be extra cautious in school zones, especially during busy pick-up hours, to keep children and staff safe from similar accidents in the future.
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