Bridge collapses in Philippines: 1 dead, 3 missing

Bridge collapses in Philippines: 1 dead, 3 missing

01.09.2026 14:31

A vehicle fell into the river after the partial collapse of the Agana Bridge in Tarlac, Philippines. One person died in the accident, while search efforts continue for 3 missing people. Teams are searching for the missing with operations expanded over a line of approximately 35 kilometers.

A vehicle fell into the Tarlac River after the Agana Bridge partially collapsed in Tarlac City, Philippines. One person in the vehicle died, while a large-scale search operation was launched to find 3 missing people. The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) announced that a vehicle fell into the river after a section of the Agana Bridge in Tarlac City collapsed.

It was reported that 1 person in the vehicle lost their life in the accident, and there has been no news from 3 people.

35-KILOMETER STRETCH SCANNED

Coast Guard teams are conducting a comprehensive search operation in the Tarlac River to reach the 3 missing people.

It was stated that within the scope of the operations, an approximately 35-kilometer stretch extending from the Aguso area to the Ablang River in Paniqui was scanned.

SEARCH AREA EXPANDED

Authorities reported that the search operations were expanded towards the Ablang and Paniqui bridges. It was stated that the teams continue their efforts in the region to reach the 3 missing people.

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