Mindanaotoday.com | 5 die in Davao City bridge collapse
By: Che Palicte
DAVAO CITY – Five workers died and two were injured after an under-construction bridge in Barangay Malamba, Marilog District, collapsed on Monday here.
In a report Tuesday, the Davao City Police Office (DCPO) identified the dead workers as Jimboy Liga, 28, the boom truck operator; Elmer Sayson, 44, a foreman; Rolando Abing, 40, laborer; and masons Jay Bangonan, 22, and Cris Napao, 44. Those injured were Meljay Bero, 29, a laborer; and Jonathan Dispo, 38, a mason.
“The two injured are now recovering at the Southern Philippines Medical Center,” said Capt. Hazel Tuazon, the DCPO spokesperson.
According to Dario Dispo, 42, a foreman, the 10 workers from Bojus Sun Builders & Supply Corporation were installing the side panel using the boom truck positioned at the center of the bridge when it suddenly collapsed.
The bridge fell into the river from a height of about 60 feet, trapping all seven workers. (PNA)
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