Bridge in Trece Martires collapses after overloaded truck incident amid ongoing rains

• A bridge in Barangay Aguado, Trece Martires City, Cavite collapsed after being crossed by a heavily loaded truck; fortunately, the driver and helper were unharmed
• Mayor Gemma Buendia Lubigan announced plans to build a temporary footpath and is exploring alternate routes to assist affected residents in Pag-Asa 1 & 2 and Southville Phase 3
• The bridge collapse occurred amid continuous monsoon rains, which have also caused flooding and evacuations in Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, and parts of Metro Manila
• Residents were advised to avoid the collapsed bridge and nearby rivers due to unpredictable water levels, as authorities continue to monitor the situation and conduct repairs

A bridge in Barangay Aguado, Trece Martires City, Cavite collapsed on Friday, July 25, 2025, after a heavily loaded truck attempted to cross, Mayor Gemma Buendia Lubigan confirmed in a Facebook post.

Engineers from the City Engineering Office and the Provincial Engineering Office were immediately dispatched to assess the structural damage.

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As an immediate measure, local authorities plan to construct a temporary footpath in the coming days to provide access for affected residents in Sitio Pag-Asa 1 & 2 and Southville Phase 3.

An alternate route via Barangay Cabuco is being considered, but its current muddy condition makes it impassable.

Other potential access roads are under evaluation, although these would require coordination with private landowners, Lubigan added.

Fortunately, the truck driver and his helper escaped the incident unharmed.

This bridge collapse comes as many areas in Cavite and neighboring provinces are grappling with the aftermath of continuous monsoon rains.

In parts of Laguna and Batangas, persistent flooding has forced evacuations, submerged farmlands, and rendered major roads inaccessible.

Metro Manila is also experiencing heavy flooding in several districts, with local governments suspending classes and work in affected areas.

Authorities are reminding residents to avoid the collapsed bridge and refrain from crossing nearby rivers, as water levels remain dangerously unpredictable due to the ongoing rainfall.

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The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) has placed emergency teams on heightened alert as more rain is forecasted in the coming days.

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Source: KAMI.com.gh