Tulay sa Isabela, bumigay nang may dumaang truck; 6 sugatan sa insidente
- A section of the Cabagan-Santa Maria Bridge in Isabela collapsed on Thursday night
- According to State of the Nation of GMA News, the bridge has just undergone retrofitting a few months ago
- Authorities reported that the collapse occurred when a dump truck loaded with rocks passed over the bridge
- The driver of the truck still needs to be located, while those who were injured were taken to the hospital
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A portion of the Cabagan-Santa Maria Bridge in Isabela collapsed on Thursday night, just months after undergoing retrofitting.
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The incident, which involved three vehicles, left six people injured and raised concerns about the bridge’s structural integrity.
According to a report by State of the Nation, the collapse occurred when a dump truck heavily loaded with rocks passed over the bridge.
The weight of the vehicle may have contributed to the structural failure, leading to the accident.
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Authorities have yet to locate the truck’s driver, who was missing from the scene.
Emergency responders rushed the six injured individuals to a nearby hospital for medical treatment.
Their current conditions have not been disclosed.
Following the incident, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in Cagayan Valley issued a reminder to motorists, urging them to exercise caution.
Meanwhile, DPWH regional personnel are assessing the extent of the damage and determine necessary repairs.
In a separate statement, the Cagayan Provincial Information Office announced that the bridge would undergo further retrofitting due to identified design flaws.
As a safety precaution, authorities have restricted access to the bridge, allowing only small vehicles to pass until structural improvements are completed.
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