Truck crashes, blocks bridge to Marikina City

25 Apr 2026 • 2:11 PM MYT
The Manila Times
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Truck crashes, blocks bridge to Marikina City

(UPDATE) MOTORISTS were advised to avoid Barangka Bridge entering Marikina City after a truck crashed into a store along A. Bonifacio Avenue in Barangka. The Marikina Rescue 161 said the vehicle allegedly lost its brakes before hitting the establishment, according to the initial report. Motorists heading to Marikina were advised to use Marcos Highway as an alternate route while the area remains affected by the accident. The Manila Times has reached out to Marikina Rescue 161 for confirmation on whether there were injuries or fatalities but has yet to receive a response as of posting time. Authorities also reminded drivers to take extra caution when passing through nearby roads.

MOTORISTS were advised to avoid Barangka Bridge entering Marikina City after a truck crashed into a store along A. Bonifacio Avenue in Barangka.

The Marikina Rescue 161 said the vehicle allegedly lost its brakes before hitting the establishment, according to the initial report.

Motorists heading to Marikina were advised to use Marcos Highway as an alternate route while the area remains affected by the accident.

The Manila Times has reached out to Marikina Rescue 161 for confirmation on whether there were injuries or fatalities, but has yet to receive a response as of posting time.

Authorities also reminded drivers to take extra caution when passing through nearby roads.