The Piggatan Bridge in Alcala town in Cagayan province of the Philippines collapsed on Monday, October 6, rendering the route impassable to all vehicles, Manila Times reported. The structure gave way while several ten-wheeler trucks were crossing, leaving them stranded on the damaged span. The Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO) confirmed the collapse, prompting an immediate joint response from the MDRRMO, Philippine National Police-Alcala, and Bureau of Fire Protection, who launched rescue and clearing operations. Earthquake in Philippines: Death Toll Rises to 69 After 6.9-Magnitude Quake Strikes Cebu Province.

Philippines Bridge Collapse

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