Doctor dies after SUV plunges off bridge into river in Cagayan
• A 48-year-old doctor tragically died after his SUV fell off a bridge and plunged into a river in Baggao, Cagayan
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• The incident occurred during heavy rain, with police suggesting the victim may not have seen the sandbags acting as a barrier on the narrow bridge
• The vehicle landed upside down in the river, with the driver half-submerged in the water
• The doctor was declared dead on arrival at the hospital, and the investigation into the cause of the accident is ongoing
A 48-year-old doctor has tragically died after the SUV he was driving plunged off a bridge and landed upside down in a river in Baggao, Cagayan.
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The accident, which occurred during a period of heavy rain, left the medical community in mourning and prompted a renewed call for caution on the roads.
According to a report from GMA Regional TV One North Central Luzon, the incident took place on a narrow bridge in Barangay Tungel.
Police Lieutenant Colonel Rovelita Aglipay, the chief of the Baggao Police Station, stated that initial investigations suggest the victim may have failed to notice the sandbags placed along the side of the bridge, which served as a makeshift barrier.
The SUV reportedly hit the sandbags, sending the vehicle toppling off the bridge and into the river below. It landed upside down, and a portion of it was submerged in the water.
Authorities who responded to the scene worked to extract the driver from the wreckage. He was rushed to a nearby hospital but was pronounced dead on arrival.
Police Lt. Col. Aglipay noted that the heavy downpour at the time of the accident likely affected visibility and contributed to the crash.
"Matindi po yung ulan during that time. Upside down ang kaniyang posisyon (ng SUV). Kapag ganoon ang hitsura ng sasakyan, ang biktima [driver] ay ganoon din ang hitsura. Kahalati ng katawan niya ay nakalubog sa tubig," she said, describing the difficult circumstances rescuers faced.
The untimely demise of the doctor, a respected member of the community, has saddened many. While his family has yet to issue an official statement, colleagues and patients have expressed their condolences on social media, remembering him for his dedication and service.
The incident serves as a grim reminder of the dangers of driving in adverse weather conditions, especially on unfamiliar or poorly-lit roads.
Authorities are urging motorists to slow down and exercise extreme caution when navigating bridges and waterways during the rainy season to prevent similar tragedies.
The investigation remains ongoing as police look for additional evidence to fully determine the exact cause of the accident.
News, photos, or videos that arouse the interest of netizens would often go viral on social media, due to the attention netizens give them. These viral posts appeal to the emotions of netizens, and in rare cases, this could also happen to ordinary people, making them very relatable stories.
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