5 dead in bridge collapse in southern Philippines-Xinhua

5 dead in bridge collapse in southern Philippines

Source: Xinhua

Editor: huaxia

2023-07-25 14:08:16

MANILA, July 25 (Xinhua) -- 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 p.m. local time on Monday, burying seven workers.

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