People trapped under collapsed building in Philippines
Summary
A nine-story building under construction collapsed early Sunday in Angeles, near Manila, Philippines. Rescue teams have saved 26 people so far, but around 20 are still trapped under the rubble. Officials are investigating why the building fell.Key Facts
- The building collapsed at about 3:00 AM local time on Sunday.
- It was still being built and had nine floors.
- So far, 24 people have been rescued from the collapsed building and 2 from a nearby hotel hit by debris.
- No deaths have been reported yet.
- Many trapped are believed to be construction workers.
- Rescue is difficult due to large concrete pieces and damaged scaffolding.
- Angeles city is about 90 kilometers northwest of Manila on the island of Luzon.
- Poor planning and design problems often affect construction projects in the Philippines.
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