The Cagayan Provincial Information Office reported on Facebook that the bridge collapsed while several ten-wheeler trucks were crossing.
THE Piggatan Bridge in Alcala, Cagayan, collapsed on Monday afternoon, marking the second bridge collapse in the Cagayan Valley region this year and raising further concerns about the integrity of infrastructure projects in the area.
The Cagayan Provincial Information Office reported on Facebook that the bridge collapsed while several ten-wheeler trucks were crossing. An investigation is underway to determine if anyone was injured in the incident. Details remain limited at this time.
According to the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) website, the 74.70-meter steel bridge was assessed to be in good overall condition as of October 2024.
This collapse follows a similar incident in February, when the newly retrofitted Cabagan-Santa Maria Bridge in Isabela province collapsed, causing four vehicles to fall into the Cagayan River.
This latest incident occurs against the backdrop of a major corruption scandal involving alleged anomalous infrastructure projects, which has triggered an ongoing Senate probe and the establishment of an independent commission to investigate suspected collusion between lawmakers, government officials, and contractors.
The collapse of the Piggatan Bridge is likely to intensify scrutiny of infrastructure projects in the region and fuel concerns about potential links to the ongoing corruption investigation.
