Race to find survivors as Philippines quake toll rises to 37
Summary
A strong magnitude 7.8 earthquake hit southern Philippines, killing at least 37 people and injuring 400. Rescue teams are searching for survivors amid damaged buildings and landslides, especially in the city of General Santos and Sarangani province.Key Facts
- The earthquake struck near Sarangani province, about 20 km off the coast, early Monday morning.
- The city of General Santos was severely damaged, with collapsed buildings and power outages.
- At least 13 people died in General Santos, and 18 were killed mostly by a landslide in Sarangani province.
- Rescue crews are trying to find people trapped in rubble despite ongoing aftershocks, including a strong 6.5 magnitude one.
- About 2,000 houses and 117 government buildings were damaged in several provinces.
- Schools and the international airport in General Santos were closed or damaged, disrupting daily life and travel.
- Some areas remain accessible only by helicopter due to blocked roads and landslides.
- Authorities declared a state of calamity in General Santos to speed up aid and recovery efforts.
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