Part of the Carlos P. Romulo Bridge in Pangasinan has collapsed

Yesterday, at 3:37 PM, a part of the Carlos P. Romulo Bridge (also known as the Wawa Bridge) in Barangay Wawa, Bayambang town in Pangasinan, buckled under the weight of two trucks and hurt four people. The injured individuals were taken to the Bayambang Rural Health Unit for treatment of minor head injuries.

The Carlos P. Romulo Bridge traverses the Agno River and connects Bayambang, Pangasinan to Camiling, Tarlac. It is known for its bright red color.

Pangasinan Mayor Niña Jose-Quiambao immediately went to Facebook to post advisories and updates regarding the incident. “There is an accident in WAWA bridge. Please keep calm my kababayans, we are coordinating with MDRMC PNP and POSO/BPSO. Please stay safe,” said Mayor Jose-Quiambao on her wall. She then posted an update, "4 people have been rescued and brought to the hospital. Please stay away from the bridge or don’t go anywhere near it!!! Please!.”

Carlos P. Romulo Bridge in Pangasinan has fallen down image

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Pangasinan Fourth District Engineering Office has shut down the entire stretch of the Carlos P. Romulo Bridge. Authorities as still working to determine the cause of the collapse, but Mayor Jose-Quiambao has indicated that the overloaded trucks may have compromised the bridge's integrity.

Motorists in the area are advised to take the Bocboc Bridge. A footbridge will be built within the next two weeks so that people may walk to and from the different barangays in the area. The local government unit has arranged free transportation for students, workers, and commuters.

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