Infant Found Among Victims of Angeles City Building Collapse
Infant among latest victims retrieved from collapsed Angeles building
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Rescue teams recovered the body of an infant from the collapsed nine-storey building in Barangay Balibago, Angeles City, raising the death toll. The building collapsed on May 24, trapping workers and others beneath debris. Search operations continue as authorities investigate the incident.
- 01The infant's body was recovered at 6:01 p.m. on June 2 from Quadrant 2 of the disaster site.
- 02The nine-storey building, which was under construction, collapsed on May 24, trapping multiple individuals.
- 03Authorities are yet to confirm the infant's identity pending verification by the Scene of the Crime Operatives.
- 04Survivors reported that children may have been present at the construction site before the collapse.
- 05The incident has resulted in multiple fatalities, including construction workers and a Malaysian national.
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Rescue efforts in Angeles City, Philippines, have led to the recovery of an infant's body from the rubble of a collapsed nine-storey building in Barangay Balibago. The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) confirmed the infant was extricated from Quadrant 2 of the disaster site at 6:01 p.m. on June 2, increasing the death toll from the tragedy that began when the building collapsed on May 24. The collapse trapped numerous individuals, including construction workers and vendors. Fire Supt. Maria Leah Sajili stated that the infant's identity is still pending confirmation by the Scene of the Crime Operatives. There are claims from survivors that children were present at the site before the collapse, as some workers had family members staying with them. Search and retrieval operations are ongoing as responders continue to clear debris in hopes of finding additional victims.
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The collapse has resulted in multiple fatalities and ongoing search efforts, affecting the local community deeply.
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