DAVAO CITY – At least five workers died and two others were injured after a steel bridge under construction collapsed in Sitio Kibakak, Barangay Malamba, Marilog District, Davao City at 3:30 p.m. on Monday, July 24, an official of the Davao City Police Office (DCPO) said on Tuesday, July 25.
Police Capt. Hazel Tuazon, DCPO spokesperson, identified the casualties as Cris Napao, 44, a mason; Jimboy Liga, 28, a boom truck operator; Elmer Sayson, 44, a foreman; Jay Bangonan, 22, a mason; and Rolando Abing, 40, married, a laborer.
Injured were identified as Meljay Bero, 29, a laborer, and Jonathan Dispo, 38, a mason.
They were taken to the Southern Philippines Medical Center (SPMC) here for treatment.
Tuazon said that based on initial investigation, the bridge suddenly collapsed for “unknown reason” and plunged 60 feet into the river.
Seven workers of the contractor, Bojus Sun Builders and Supply Corp., were trapped under a pile of debris.
Tuazon said they were working on the side panel using a boom truck directly below the bridge when it gave in.
Personnel of the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office were dispatched to retrieve the bodies.
