Focus

5 dead in bridge collapse in Southern Philippines

25 Jul 2023 03:00pm
Photo by Juan Pablo PINO / AFP
Photo by Juan Pablo PINO / AFP
A
A
A
MANILA, Philippines- Five people were killed after a steel bridge under construction collapsed in Davao City in the southern Philippines, police said on Tuesday.

Police said the victims were installing the bridge's side panel using a boom truck when the structure collapsed at around 3.30 pm local time on Monday, burying seven workers, reported Xinhua.

Two were critically injured but survived. An investigation has been launched into the accident. - BERNAMA

Related Articles:
Philippines
Bride Collapse
casualties
More Like This
Rescuers evacuate an injured man through mud flooded area following a flash flood in Tanah Datar, West Sumatra, Indonesia. Photo by Givo Alputra/EPA
Rescuers evacuate an injured man through mud flooded area following a flash flood in Tanah Datar, West Sumatra, Indonesia. Photo by Givo Alputra/EPA
World Death toll from flash floods, cold lava mudslides in West Sumatra rises to 43
At least 1,159 individuals in Agam and 2,039 individuals in Tanah Datar have been moved to temporary shelters for safety.
Graffiti reading "free Gaza" is painted on a map next to an encampment protesting the University of Washington's ties to Israel and Boeing at the University of Washington. Photo by Jason Redmond/AFP
Graffiti reading "free Gaza" is painted on a map next to an encampment protesting the University of Washington's ties to Israel and Boeing at the University of Washington. Photo by Jason Redmond/AFP
World Israel's occupation: 76 years of Palestinian tragedy
The bureau’s report details the grim statistics of death, detention, settlement construction and land confiscation in Palestine coinciding with the anniversary of May 15.
Palestinians who fled Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip carry their belongings from the back of a truck as a man pulls his suitcase upon their arrival to take shelter in Khan Yunis on May 12, 2024. - Photo by AFP
Palestinians who fled Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip carry their belongings from the back of a truck as a man pulls his suitcase upon their arrival to take shelter in Khan Yunis on May 12, 2024. - Photo by AFP
World No place is safe in Gaza - UNRWA
UNRWA estimates around 300,000 people have now fled Rafah, as the forced and inhumane displacement of Palestinians continues.
Women sell goods at an exhibition of agricultural products and other Afghan commodities in Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan, May 1, 2024. (Photo by Saifurahman Safi/Xinhua)
Women sell goods at an exhibition of agricultural products and other Afghan commodities in Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan, May 1, 2024. (Photo by Saifurahman Safi/Xinhua)
World Afghan women venture into business for economic independence
Local businesspersons and farmers put on display their products and commodity items in 263 stalls, including 56 by women.