Rescue Operations Underway After Building Collapse in Angeles City
DPWH chief inspects site of collapsed building in Angeles City
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Public Works and Highways Secretary Vince Dizon inspected the site of a collapsed nine-story building in Barangay Balibago, Angeles City, Pampanga, where search and rescue efforts are ongoing. Twenty-six individuals have been rescued, and authorities are working to determine if more people are trapped beneath the rubble.
- 01The building was a mixed-use concrete development still under construction when it collapsed.
- 02The collapse occurred before dawn, with the Angeles City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office receiving reports around 3 a.m.
- 03Rescue operations involved local authorities and emergency responders, with 24 individuals rescued from the building and two from an adjacent apartelle.
- 04Angeles City Mayor Carmelo Lazatin II is overseeing the coordination of emergency response efforts.
- 05The local government has activated the Unified Command System to enhance the efficiency of the rescue operations.
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On Sunday afternoon, Public Works and Highways Secretary Vince Dizon visited the site of a collapsed nine-story building in Barangay Balibago, Angeles City, Pampanga. The structure, which was a mixed-use concrete development still under construction, collapsed early in the morning, leading to a swift emergency response from local authorities. According to the Angeles City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (ACDRRMO), 26 people have been rescued so far, including 24 individuals pulled from the collapsed building and two others from an apartelle struck by debris. Search and rescue operations are ongoing as responders assess the situation and look for any additional victims who may be trapped under the rubble. Mayor Carmelo Lazatin II has been actively involved in overseeing the coordination of emergency teams at the site. To streamline the response, the local government has activated the Unified Command System, ensuring effective collaboration among various agencies involved in the rescue efforts.
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The collapse of the building has raised concerns about construction safety and emergency preparedness in the area.
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