Steel bridge in Pampanga nearly collapses from weight of 4 trucks

MANILA, Philippines—Three dump trucks loaded with gravel were trapped in a steel bridge in Pampanga Wednesday morning after it almost gave way due to their heavy weight.

Central Luzon police director Chief Superintendent Edgardo Ladao said that the 41-year-old Colgante Bridge in Apalit, Pampanga, almost broke down after four dump trucks in convoy passed over it around 10:15 a.m.

“The first truck was able to pass through, but the three others weren’t able to make it. No one was reported hurt, though,” Ladao said.

Apalit police chief Superintendent Angelito Esteban said that there was no limit/capacity sign on the bridge. Colgante Bridge is 8 to 10 feet above the waterway that runs below it.

Ladao said that the bridge has been declared impassable.—Jamie Marie Elona