Newly-repaired bridge in Isabela collapses, 6 hurt
SIX people were injured when a bridge connecting Cabagan and Santa Maria towns in Isabela on Thursday night collapsed.
According to the Cabagan Rescue Team 911, five of the victims sustained minor injuries and were treated at the Milagros Albano District Hospital in the municipality.
The sixth victim, a boy, suffered serious injuries in the head and body, and was rushed to the Cagayan Valley Medical Center.
Investigation showed two sports utility vehicles, a motorcycle and a dump truck loaded with stones were crossing the bridge when it suddenly collapsed at 8 p.m. on Thursday.
The vehicles and the occupants fell into the shallow river below.
Police and emergency responders brought the victims to the hospital.
Traffic was rerouted to alternative roads to prevent congestion.
Authorities said the truck driver and his helper were nowhere to be found after the incident.
It was learned that only light vehicles were allowed to cross the newly-repaired bridge.
An investigation is ongoing.
