A temporary steel bridge of the Island-Davao City Connector (SIDC) Project was damaged after a motor tanker carrying nearly 1,000 metric tons of coconut oil rammed into it on Sunday, August 18, 2024.
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said the vessel sustained no major damage but a portion of the temporary steel bridge was deformed.
According to a report by GMA Super Radyo Davao, authorities are still assessing the extent of damage, as of this writing.
No sign of oil spill was observed. However, the Maritime Environmental Protection Group-Southeastern Mindanao will continue to monitor the area for any sign of oil spillage until the underwater hull inspection is completed.
Investigation is ongoing to determine the cause of the incident.
