20-year-old Indian national killed in PNR train accident in San Pablo City

Floyd Brenz., Philippine Canadian Inquirer
November 04, 2026

Photo Courtesy: PNR FB

A 20-year-old Indian national died after being struck and dragged by a Philippine National Railways train in San Pablo City, Laguna, on Tuesday morning, November 3.

The incident occurred at around 6:37 a.m. in Barangay Del Remedio, according to initial police reports.

Investigators said the victim had reportedly arrived in the area as a motorcycle passenger before getting off and attempting to cross the railway tracks. He was wearing a helmet and had a cellphone tucked inside it when the train approached.

The train, identified by body number 8001, was traveling from Lucena, Quezon, toward Calamba, Laguna, when it hit the victim.

The impact dragged him several meters and left him with severe injuries. Emergency responders rushed him to San Pablo District Hospital, where he was declared dead on arrival.

PNR General Manager Leo Miranda said the train was already moving at a reduced speed when the incident happened. Reports also indicated that the victim may not have noticed the approaching train.

The PNR personnel involved reportedly surrendered to authorities in Calamba. The railway agency said it would extend assistance to the victim’s family and its employee.

Authorities are continuing their investigation to establish the circumstances surrounding the fatal incident.