Man dies, 3 missing after barges ram into Pasig bridge

A man died while three others remain missing after barges and boats were swept away and rammed into a bridge in Pasig City earlier this week.

The deceased was identified as a 48-year-old mechanic working on one of the affected barges, with his family confirming his identity; he was later rescued but unfortunately found dead in Delpan area in Manila.

Twelve vessels latched near the Pasig-Marikina River Channel Phase 4 were swept away by raging waters and rammed into the F. Manalo Bridge before sinking or being swept further downstream.

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) launched a search and rescue operation but found the mechanic's body only on Saturday, July 27, after he was initially rescued but later declared dead.

Investigations are ongoing to determine liability, with the PCG emphasizing that the company or crew might be responsible for the incident.

While towing operations have begun to remove wrecked vessels around the F. Manalo Bridge, traffic remains suspended on the bridge until further notice.