Imagine waking up to a disaster right in your neighborhood. That's exactly what happened early this Sunday in Angeles City, Pampanga Province, in the northern Philippines, where a nine-story building under construction suddenly collapsed. 😱
The scene was chaotic, but rescue teams jumped into action immediately. According to local government authorities, 26 people have been rescued so far. Out of these, 24 were pulled directly from the wreckage of the collapsed structure, while another two were saved from a nearby apartment hotel that was hit during the incident. 🚑✨
The Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office of Angeles City is leading the charge, and their teams are currently working tirelessly to search for anyone who might still be trapped under the rubble. While 26 are safe, the tension remains high as earlier reports suggested that at least 30 people could have been caught in the collapse. 📉
Our thoughts are with the rescue workers and the families waiting for news. Stay tuned as we keep a close eye on the situation in the Philippines. 🇵🇭🙏
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
