BRIDGE IN ALCALA, CAGAYAN COLLAPSES

A BRIDGE in Alcala, Cagayan on Monday collapsed.

The Piggatan Bridge in Alcala town which was built in 1974 gave way while several 10-wheeler trucks were passing over.

The collapse reportedly occurred around 5:30 p.m. Monday.

Piggatan Bridge fell as an 18-wheeler trailer truck loaded with palay was crossing.

No injuries have been reported.

Members of the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO), Philippine National Police-Alcala, and the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) immediately arrived at the area to  conduct rescue and clearing operations.

The cause of the bridge collapse is still under investigation.

Following the collapse, motorists are now forced to take a much longer route through Gattaran, Baggao, or Peñablanca, wherein travel time could take several hours, according to authorities.