John Lloyd Cruz rushed to hospital after Mt. Pinatubo accident

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MANILA, Philippines— Actor John Lloyd Cruz was rushed to the hospital Thursday after he figured in a bike accident while shooting a television ID in Tarlac, an official said.

“John Lloyd Cruz had a minor bike accident during a shoot and he has undergone immediate medical treatment. He is fine and in good condition. The results have come out clear and Cruz was eventually discharged,” Tess Gubi of Star Magic said in a statement.

Star Magic is the talent management arm of Cruz’s home network ABS-CBN.

Cruz was brought to a nearby hospital where he was made to undergo tests, such as X-ray and CT scan. The regulst have come out clear and Cruz was eventually discharged.

Gubi denied earlier reports that Cruz’s girlfriend Angelica Panganiban, although present in the shooting, was also involved in the accident.

“Angelica was present in the shoot but was not part of the scene and not involved in the accident,” she said.

As of posting time, the actor was on his way to Manila.

Originally posted at 4:00 pm | Thursday, February 20, 2014

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