Isabela bridge collapses day after completion, 6 injured

Updated Sat, March 1, 2025 at 12:32 AM Published Thu, February 27, 2025 at 9:57 PM

A 60-meter section of the newly completed Sta. Maria-Cabagan Bridge in Isabela collapsed on Thursday night, February 27, due to a dump truck carrying an estimated 102 tons of boulders.

The collapse injured six people, including a child with severe injuries who is under observation, while the truck driver and passenger fled the scene.

Four vehicles, including the dump truck, two SUVs, and a motorcycle, were involved in the incident.

The P1.225 billion bridge, which connects Cabagan and Sta. Maria, was completed on February 1, 2025, after its construction began in November 2014 and experienced delays due to alleged design defects.

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is conducting further analysis and has requested experts for an evaluation and assessment.

The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) will investigate possible corruption linked to the bridge collapse.

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