A total of 18 Singaporeans were injured when a bridge at Montigo Resorts Nongsa in Batam collapsed on Thursday, Nov. 7.

26 Singaporeans from Mendaki injured

However, according to CNA, the number of injured people has risen up to 26 as of Friday, Nov. 8.

It is confirmed that all 26 Singaporeans are employees of self-help group Yayasan Mendaki who had travelled to Batam for a company retreat.

A Mendaki spokesperson told CNA "Twenty-four employees had light injuries and were discharged as outpatients."

"Two employees will seek further medical care in Singapore."

Bridge collapsed when tourists stood on it

The bridge is about 30m high and 70m long.

It collapsed suddenly after tourists stood on the bridge to take photos.

The Head of Public Relations of the Riau Islands Regional Police, Colonel S. Erlangga said that there were about 60 people on the bridge when it gave way.

It is believed that the wooden foundations of the bridge had decayed, causing it to be unable to withstand the load.

Investigations are ongoing

A spokesperson from Singapore’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that it is aware of the incident and officers from the Consulate-General in Batam are at Bhayangkara Hospital offering consular assistance.

Investigations are still ongoing.

Top photo via Google Maps & Jeanette Tan.